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Changing Autonomy in times of PT: Explaining the rise and fall of the Southern Giant
Stipic, Igor ; Gotz Betancourt, Shirley (advisor) ; Zajíček, Miroslav (referee)
The objective of this thesis is to analyze the concept of autonomy, taking as the case study Brazil under the Workers Party Government (2003-2016). Approach that will be taken aims at combining perspectives of Latin-American structuralism with those of realism and interdependency. Thesis essentially concentrates on two specific issue areas: global economy and international politics. By constructing a theoretical framework, I aspire to identify and analyze various factors considered to have a direct impact on the study matter. In doing so, I consider the behavior of distinct variables and their effect on the degree of autonomy. Finally, thesis addresses problems of international insertion for peripheral countries, considering possibilities and limits of truly autonomous action.
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Regionální integrace v jižní Asii (na základě SAARC)
Iyer, Arun ; Druláková, Radka (advisor) ; Maslowski, Nicolas (referee)
The aim of the thesis was to show the weakness of SAARC right from its origins as well as a great flaw in the making of the charter which excluded the notion of security as well as "bilateral" and "contentious" issues to be discussed in the organization. South Asia has for long been an area prone to violence and mistrust and the exclusion of elements of vital importance has further added to the weakness of SAARC. In the following work I will portray the dynamics and working of the region of SAARC as well as individual countries on how it affects the region as a whole and also why SAARC continues to be a toothless organization in-spite knowing the origin of the problem and why nothing is being done. Also, with the case study of India and Pakistan, it shows us that when two nations of totally opposite ideologies and bloody beginnings since independence exist within the region, the idea of integration is a far fetched dream.
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Regional integration in Asia-Pacific region
Kreuzerová, Iveta ; Cihelková, Eva (advisor) ; Řehořová, Veronika (referee)
The diploma thesis focuses on fast growing Asia-Pacific region, which is believed to become an important centre of the world economy in future. Thesis focuses on position of China in the region and dedicates to possibility of creation of common market. Thesis defines the region, describes the main regional groupings and analyses trade flows, capital flows, migration of labour force and science and technology cooperation in the region.
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Economic Cooperation between theIntegration Groupings in the World
Marčeková, Veronika ; Němcová, Ingeborg (advisor) ; Bartušková, Hana (referee)
This thesis deals with the integration groups and their mutual cooperation. I consider it as an important topic, because the relationship between integration groups is a relatively new phenomenon. The global economy and international trade are currently undergoing significant changes and regionalism is gaining in importance. The aim of this work is the integration groups in the world not only to map, but to explore the relationship between economic integration. I focus on groups that show signs of multilateral regional integration, and ask what form their cooperation has. The work presents the relationship between integration groups in the world. There are different types of agreements and negotiations. The first kind of cooperation charts the relationships that exist between groups of a selected region of the world (intra-regional cooperation). It follows the second part, which introduces us to the vision of continental groupings. The last section outlines the cooperation between groups from different regions of the world (trans-regional cooperation).
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The regional integration of developing countries
Medková, Kateřina ; Štěrbová, Ludmila (advisor) ; Zamykalová, Miroslava (referee)
The thesis surveys the formation, development and the present state of integration process in the three developing world regions -- Latin America, Africa and Asia and the Pacific -- as one of the most significant processes of the world economy since the end of the last century. The first part of the opening chapter presents the issues of regionalism, the second one presents the issues of the developing world. The objective of the thesis is to point out the differences in processes of the international economic integration in the three developing regions, in terms of both historical point of view and motives and factors influencing the integration initiatives in developing countries. In that case the individual chapters analyze motives for integration and disintegration, affecting the formation and development of integration processes in each developing region, and present the first attempts to integration in the area as well as the overall development of regional integration as a whole. Finally, the chapters list current regional groupings, focusing on the degree of integration achieved and the set, respectively achieved, objectives.
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Maghreb countries in the world economy: problems and perspectives
Štorková, Jitka ; Cihelková, Eva (advisor) ; Bič, Josef (referee)
The Maghreb is a geostrategic region which attracts the attention of world powers. However the potential of its growth is limited by numerous problems. The aim of the master thesis is to analyze the position of Maghreb countries in the world economy and the perspectives of their future development. The first chapter concentrates on the economic facts of Maghreb countries with emphasis on their problems, including the preliminary reflections of impacts of the Arab spring on individual economies. The second chapter presents the external economic relations of Maghreb countries on three levels: inside the region, in the Euro-Mediterranean area and in the global dimension. The third chapter deals with the perspectives of Maghreb economies and the possibilities of reaching them. It evaluates the existing success of integration efforts in the region, in the Euro-Mediterranean area, but also the cooperation throughout the world economy.
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Security and terrorism as a factor of regional cooperation in Asia
Mikát, Vojtěch ; Hnát, Pavel (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
In this thesis, I handle the way security and terrorism act as a factor of regional cooperation in Asia. First chapter describes general issues within the topic, deals with terms of security, terrorism, its relationship with regional cooperation and observes security in the age globalization. Second chapter focuses on regional initiatives in Asia working with the topic. Third chapter is a case study of fighting terrorism in India and Pakistan.
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NAFTA: Has the agreement fulfilled the expectation of the member states?
Michlíčková, Lucie ; Cihelková, Eva (advisor) ; Hnát, Pavel (referee)
This thesis is focused on the accomplishments of the North American Free Trade Agreement after fifteen years since coming into force. The objective is to evaluate the existing trends in the three countries and review if the member states succeeded in fulfilling the goals of the Agreement. First part is dedicated to the development in the area of general goals, defined in the first articles of the Agreement. Second and third chapter examine the progress made in strategic goals of each country.
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European union - the dilemma of regional integration
Kůrka, Jiří ; Cihelková, Eva (advisor) ; Bič, Josef (referee)
This thesis aims to analyze the contemporary tendencies of integration in the European union. It examines the problem of new members from economic, social and cultural point of view. In the next part it deals with deepening of integration into the new, especially political matters among the old member states and their willingness or unwillingness to continue in the process of integration. The last part is focused on the concepts of multi-speed Europe, what are the benefits and risks of asymetric integration
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Japan and new regionalism
Vašová, Martina ; Stuchlíková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Hnát, Pavel (referee)
Japan is one of the most developed and strongest countries in the world. It is a member of many international organizations and it is becoming more and more active within regional integrations, too. The aim of this bachelor's thesis is to follow the evolution of Japanese attitude towards regionalism, based on an analysis of its foreign policy and economic relations. The first chapter explains basic terms and theoretical background of regionalism and outlines the evolution of regionalism in Asia. The second chapter follows Japan in the stage of old regionalism, that is until the end of the 1980s. It concentrates on the post-war development of Japan and consolidation of mutual relations with its neighbours. The third chapter describes Japanese approach to regional integrations in the stage of new regionalism. It tries to explain the reasons for which Japan started to play a more active role in regional integrations and it outlines Japanese relations with several selected partners.
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