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Yugoslavia in the context of totalitarian and authoritarian states
Šimek, Vojtěch ; Kysela, Jan (advisor) ; Gronský, Ján (referee)
The thesis Yugoslavia in the context of totalitarian and authoritarian countries deals with the characteristics of the governing regime of SFRY. In the first chapter, the terms "totalitarianism" and "authoritarianism" are defined. In the following chapters, the thesis observes the development of socialist Yugoslavia throughout the individual periods concerned, and classifies the dominant features of the regime. Historical facts are based on works of J. Pelican and J. Pirejvec, the theory of political science is based on works of S.Balík and R.Dahl. The aim of the work is to determine, in what respects was the government's policy influenced by historical events, as well as to describe the essence of Yugoslavian regime.
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Yugoslav Experiment as an Inspiration for Reform Process in Czechoslovakia
Uxa, Šimon ; Tejchman, Miroslav (advisor) ; Šístek, František (referee)
The paper Utilisation of the Yugoslav experiment as an inspiration for the Czechoslovak reforms in the period of the Prague Spring deals with a comparison between the fundamental elements of the Yugoslav self-management model, which started to develop in the Balkan country from the end of the 1940s, and the prevailing visions and targets of the Czechoslovak reform process of the second half of the 1960s. The economic system of the Tito Yugoslavia represented, in fact, the only alternative to the directive Soviet model which was copied from the Soviet Union by other countries of the East Block. It is mainly for this reason why it is highly possible that the Czechoslovak experts looked for an inspiration in the already working Yugoslav system whose strong and weak points could already be seen in practice. For the purpose of this comparison, we have chosen five main backbones of both economic systems, as follows: planning, position of enterprises,price system, foreign trade and private enterprise. The selection of the phenomena is conditioned by their existence itself, and mainly by their significant importance for both the Yugoslav experiment and the reforms of the Prague Spring. Keywords: Yugoslavia, self-governing socialism, Czechoslovakia, reform process, 1960s, planning, price systém, position of...
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Transformation of the national consciousness in the identity of immigrants from the selected countries of former Yugoslavia in Denmark
Šťastná, Petra ; Otčenášek, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Brouček, Stanislav (referee)
The thesis is concentrated on a diaspora from the former Yugoslavian countries, a special stress is put on the new generations. There are several factors which do influence the minorities - such as impact of a family, institutional, socio-cultural and historical atributes. Another important fact is Denmark's immigration and integration policy. Nevertheless, the formation of identity and belonging is highly affected by all mentioned. The analysis is held towards the transnationalism, integration/assimilation tendencies and hybridity in the behavior of the diaspora members. It should answer some general questions about the situation of ethnical minorities from the former Yugoslavia in this part of Europe as well as it should outline the distinction of these minorities in some neigboring countries. However, the current problematics of self- determination, mainly among the youth, should be examined too. Key words migration, acculturation, assimilation, ethnicity, Yugoslavia, Denmark
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Islam and Communist regimes in the Balkans
Šimek, Petr ; Pikal, Kamil (advisor) ; Tejchman, Miroslav (referee)
The purpose of this academic paper is to describe and understand the existence of Muslim communities within communist states in the Balkans region. Three states in particular are subject of research- Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Albania. All these states have significant Muslim population and Islam has played an important role in their history. Based on study of sources and relevant literature, this paper answers five fundamental questions: 1. How did communist states of Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Albania treat their Muslim population and their religion? 2. What influence did the development of individual countries within the world communist movement have on the fate of their Muslim minorities? 3. Did the development within these countries have any influence on their Muslim populations? 4. Was there some influence of Islam on the policies of these communist states? 5. Can we trace any influence of internal religious policies in Albania, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria in relations with third party states? This paper concludes that: 1. The best quality of life for Muslim communities was found in communist Yugoslavia. In Bulgaria the situation of the Turkish minority that represents Islam in the country was continually worsening during the whole of communist period. The development in Albania was very specific as...
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Ethnic structure of the population of Kosovo and Metohija in the second half of the 20. century
Nemeškal, Jiří ; Žíla, Ondřej (advisor) ; Čoček, Ladislav (referee)
The topic of this thesis is ethnical structure change in Kosovo in second half of the 20th century. The target is to provide a complex overwiev of Kosovo's ethnical problem in period 1945 - 1990. The thesis tries to answer the following three questions. Whether the Yugoslavian regime discriminated the Albanian minority, how much ethnical structure caused this conflict and whether any ethnic tended to create "ethnically pure" Kosovo. The thesis is divided into six chapters. The first chapter outlines the historical development of Kosovo, especially on the evolution of ethnic structure. Second chapter concentrates on Yugoslavian governmental policy in Kosovo since the end of WW II. Following chapters focus on foreign influences. Fifths chapter analyses the organization of Serbs and Albanians. The sixth and seventh chapter describe and explain the change of ethnic structure in Kosovo.
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The Role of High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina in its Postwar Reconstruction in between 1995-2002: Closing the "Capability-Expectations Gap"
Šitera, Daniel ; Králová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Tejchman, Miroslav (referee)
Bosnia has been an international protectorate for fifteen years after the end of civil war which was ravaging the country between 1992-1995. The protectorate was to originally give way to Bosnian growing sovereignty after one year since the end of civil war. Instead, the International Community started to increase its activity in the country via an expansion of the High Representative's capabilities (financial and military resources of the protectorate, High Representative's authority to take actions against Bosnia elected representatives, etc.). High Representative was ad hoc institution which was created to administer the international protectorate in Bosnia. At the end of 1997, High Representative received the so-called Bonn Powers which gave him authority to directly impose legislation and to dismiss Bosnian elected representatives. Any such usage of Bonn powers was justified as an effort to speed up Bosnia's stabilization and facilitate thus international departure from the country. However, Bosnia is destabilized country and international protectorate even in 2011. The usage of Bonn Powers proved to be wrong, since it could establish a Bosnian state minimally suitable to the international expectations, but it has at the same time failed to establish a Bosnian state suitable to the domestic...
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Analysis of arms equipment export from Skoda Works Company to Yugoslavia in 1930s
Kárník, Jan ; Skřivan, Aleš (advisor) ; Jakubec, Ivan (referee)
The history of Czechoslovakia and his position played a key role in developement of weapon industry in the interwar period. Arms industry in Czechoslovakia in interwar period was represented mainly by Skoda Works Company. The 1930s ment for arms industry economic instability, but on the other hadn, it represented new opportunities as well. Weapon industry was strongly influenced by condition of economy of theirs business partnes from Little Entente and by political situation in neighboring countries. Business plans of Skoda Works company were lagrely influenced by czechoslovak gowernment. Gowernment of Czechoslovakia was using its economic policy as a part of its foreing affairs policy to strenghten role of Czechoslovakia as a leader of Little Entente. On the contrary, Skoda Works were using czechoslovak foreing policy for their own economic expansion to foreing markets.
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Contemporary Slovenian Architecture
Šmídek, Petr ; Šlapeta, Vladimír (referee) ; Doc.PhDr.Petr Kratochvíl,CSc. (referee) ; Okamura, Osamu (referee) ; Ryšavá, Hana (advisor)
The main goal of this thesis is to present contemporary contemporary slovenian architectural scene to the Czech audience. Since the fall of Iron curtain is the slovenian architecture regarded as the most advanced from the former Eastern bloc. During the stay in Slovenia it's succeeded to collect sufficient informations for further analysis. Daily contact with the local culture and buildings helped in understanding of the current situation in the Slovenian architectural scene. The work provides the most important architectural works from Fabiani through Plečnik, Ravnikar, Podrecca to successors of generation Sixpack. The aim of this work is to help document and analyze the causes of Slovenia success and with this conclusion help to improve the situation in our country, where there is a wide range of high-quality buildings, but they remain almost unnoticed and unknown on the international scene. The study focused which role played the biggest importance in starting Slovenian model. Work search if it's possible to re-establish cooperation in the field of architecture. The aim of these was to find out how to apply the knowledge acquired in the Czech environment. Lessons from Slovenia could be summarized in two main areas: how to successfully cultivate their land and about how to be able to report about it externally.
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Belgrade - Danube - Sava
Nováková, Michaela ; Bahna, Ján Miloslav (referee) ; Mléčka, Jan (advisor)
Diploma project_ Belgrade_ Danube_ Sava As the theme of my thesis I chose the city of Belgrade in the magic we see everyday. An interesting feature is its strategic location at the confluence of the rivers Danube and Sava. The project first deals with research in a broader context. It focuses not only on Belgrade,but also the whole Serbia and its ethnic and religious diversity, the Balkan temper of the population. Survey maps on one side of the city, its beauty and challenges, on the other hand, thesociological context, which examines the main problems of the population of the former Yugoslavia, their mutual coexistence and conflict.. Stigma of the City The work sets in five most problematic points that directly affect the river basins. These problems selecting a continuous strip length of 10 kilometers. Urban areas have a water factor and the city, which is reflected in the grid of streets. Cross streets are straight line to the city, continuing today boulevards that leads to the Danube. Longitudinal its streets and roads follow the river undulation. Based on the original idea of creating islands of the other two islands which make their way onto the side of the Danube three cities waterfront. We get water in the city, which is not only artificial reservoirs, but water in its nature and dynamics. Most exposed parts of the scarred area, the left bank of the Marina Luka which leads to the Francouzská boulevard linking the main square to the Danube. In this area has focused more specifically in connection with the sociological survey. Stigma of the Nation Due to the fact that Belgrade was the capital of Yugoslavia, I focused on interpersonal and economic problems of the population of the former Yugoslavia and its dissolution. On the outside Yugoslavia was united in its time in terms of a strong state economy. After the disintegration of countries to stop cooperating and their economy has significantly dropped. Interpersonal ethnic hatred grew in mutual exploitation of minorities, whether ethnic, and religious. The hatred and conflict in humans are deep and mutual grievances will be difficult to erase. Stigma of the City + Stigma of the Nation = Peace Center Thus we come to the junction of scar and the scars of a nation and a way to deal with both. In a significant proportion of exposed and Belgrade should be the function that has a deeper meaning, overlap, and the importance for the nation, the whole Balkan peninsula. Shaping a platform for peaceful dialogue and mutual cooperation of the former states of Yugoslavia at all levels. Building project will be a peace organization, which will fill this space understanding, cooperation and reconciliation, heal the stigma of a nation and city. The Centre is engaged in projects in the economic, social, medical, religious and cultural. A strong element is the continued ramp-boulevard of the Danube, which shows that the path to the goal may have obstacles and the goal is far off, but worth it to continue. Torn heart_ Peace Center building_ Culture_ media_ Arts As Yugoslavia disintegrated in the Yugonostalgi a back to each other, and the design of the building is torn heart of Yugoslavia, which on itself can not completely back, so at least communicate through the atrium, but are otherwise separate entities.
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Political and historical context of genocide in Srebrenica
Fic, Šimon ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The bachelor thesis focuses on the massacre in Srebrenica which took place during the war in Yugoslavia and in which more than 8000 bosnian muslims were killed. The genocide itself is defined in the theoretical part of the thesis. Further the thesis focuses on the historical development of Bosnia and Hercegovina and on the particularities of this area which are ethnicity and religion. Attention is given to the war in Yugoslavia which led to the Genocide in Srebrenica.
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