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The Position of Morocco in International Relations
Pudelová, Tereza ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The Kingdom of Morocco is special for its geographical location in the centre of interests of the African, European and American continents and for its position as a monarchy. Morocco s historical tradition as a monarchy does not prevent it from addressing important social changes. In spite of its geopolitical importance, Moroccan history and politics have long been overlooked. International development of the last two decades have shown that the importance of the Kingdom in regional and international environment is growing. Morocco proved to be an important ally of the West and the Gulf states in the Global War on Terror, the events of the Arab Spring and the current refugee crisis. Foreign relations with the United States, France and Spain have a long history and are mostly based on economic and security cooperation. Morocco is also in the centre of interests of the European Union, especially within the framework of the European neighbourhood policy. Relations with the Gulf monarchies have once again gained its importance in the context of the security threat that was posed by the revolutions of the Arab Spring. Moroccan foreign policy agenda is dominated by the dispute over Western Sahara which creates a burden for normalization of relations with Algeria and also for further integration of the Maghreb region.
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Union for the Mediterranean
Chudadová, Ivana ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The Union for the Mediterranean is a project of the European Union aimed at cooperation with the EU's southern neighbors, which has gradually changed over time. The region of southern and eastern Mediterranean has always been one of the priority spheres of interest of the European Union and the beginnings of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation may date from the 1970s onwards. century. But in the 1990s, more than twenty years of efforts to increase mutual trade and development of cooperation have resulted in the Euro-Mediterranean partnership, also known as the Barcelona Process that was the forerunner of the Union for the Mediterranean. And rightfully the Union for the Mediterranean, initiated in 2008 by the French president, was an attempt to revive interest in the Mediterranean region. The aim of the thesis is to analyze the nature of Euro-Mediterranean policies (from the Euro-Mediterranean partnership through the European Neighborhood Policy to the Union for the Mediterranean), with emphasis being placed on both the formal (institutional) and the practical aspects of the Union for the Mediterranean project. After briefly characterizing the institutional framework of the UpS, the work focuses on the results and effectiveness of its economic, political, security, human rights and cultural projects and policies, while not forgetting to mention the major challenges and barriers that are hampering closer cooperation between the two shores of the Mediterranean.
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Fragile States Index demonstrated by the Somalia case
Bímová, Veronika ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This diploma thesis is a case study aiming to analyse the development of socioeconomic and political situation in Somalia between 2007 and 2016. Based on this analysis, it should be decided whether it is justified to rank Somalia among the so called collapsed states. This analysis is performed using the critical tool Fragile States Index developed by the Fund for Peace organisation. Its underlying concept are twelve basic indicators divided in three groups: social, economic and political. The thesis consists of five parts: the first chapter presents a theoretical framework, summarizes the issue of weak statehood and defines basic concepts. The second, third and fourth chapters constitute the main part of the thesis presenting the analysis of the socioeconomic and political situation in Somalia conducted with the use of the FSI tool. The fifth chapter shows the particular development of the FSI in Somalia between 2007 and 2016.
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Arms trade after year 2000
Neshoda, Jakub ; Eichler, Jan (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This bacherol thesis deals with arms trade and transfers between years 2001 and 2015. The main objective of this thesis is to formulate possible future development of the arms trade.The first two chapters are devoted to the most important actors of arms trade and possible reasons which cause high degree of demand in selected regions. Last chapter describes possible future development of arms trade.
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West Berlin and Willy Brandt
Cimalová, Natalie ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
Willy Brandt belongs to one of the most significant and popular political figures of the 20th century. His name is inextricably linked to the West Berlin, peacekeeping, defense of freedom, and the constant fight for social justice. Willy Brandt witnessed the Berlin blockade which started in June 1948. Several years later, in 1958, he had to face a difficult challenge in form of the First Berlin Crisis, and in August 1961, he had to promptly react to the construction of the Berlin Wall. This thesis analyzes reactions of Willy Brandt to these crises, and with the use of e.g. results of opinion polls and the contemporary media reports, it proves that his popularity in this period of time significantly increased. The thesis also provides evidence that Willy Brandt was not only able to ensure the viability of West Berlin, but also its economic and cultural boom and secure its international position.
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Development of the international political and economical situation in Iran during the sanction regime
Horáková, Barbora ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This diploma thesis analyzes the impact of sanctions imposed on Iran by the international community due to unclear issues in the Iranian nuclear program. The aim of the paper is to find out whether the economic situation in Iran has changed due to the sanctions and whether the sanctions have had an impact on its international political position.The analysis of four macroeconomic indicators, which together form the so-called magical quadrangle, will serve to determine the development of the economy. These indicators include the development of the GDP, the inflation, the unemployment and the balance of payments. Given the dependency of the country on oil exports, the development of oil production in the period of sanctions is also being monitored.The results of the analysis show that the economic situation in Iran deteriorated over the duration of the sanctions, especially in 2012 when the European Union stopped buying Iranian oil. The second part is devoted to exploring Iran's relations with the United States, Russia and the European Union.The analysis shows that the relationship between Iran and the United States is more than by sanctions influenced by the fact that Iran is diverting from the civilian nuclear program. On the contrary, Russia maintains allied ties with Iran, which are, however, to some extent limited.This is evidenced by the fact that Russia has approved all the UN sanctions against Iran. The European Union played an important role during the negotiation processbeing the very first to start negotiating with Iran about its nuclear program. For the Union, this was also an important test of the functionality of the Common Foreign and Security Policy Institute.
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Great Britain and membership in the European Union
Šulíková, Patrícia ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The paper analyses the relations between Great Britain and the European Union and the way how the integration of the European Union influenced this relation. The paper follows the British attitude towards integration from very beginning to the current chosen departure and deals with the causes that have been the biggest obstacles to cohabitation. It also analyses the decision of British citizens to leave the integration of European bloc, which for many years did not meet British expectations. The end of the thesis is about the future of the European Union and what could cause a domino effect and lead to the decision of other states to leave the integration process.
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Analysis of the presidency of Czech Republic in Council of the European union in 2009.
Hejnová, Aneta ; Doležal, Tomáš (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This bachelor' s thesis titled Analysis of the presidency of Czech Republic in Council of the European union in 2009 deals with the analysis of the presidency from the perspective of the concept of small states using the following criteria: setting and achieving the program's priorities, technocratic and administrative mastery of presidency, dealing with unexpected crises and last but not least media evaluation of the presidency. The aim of the thesis is to determine whether the Czech Republic, as a small and newly arrived state, has been able to fulfil all the expectations of the presiding country, moreover, if it has taken advantage of the opportunities offered by the presidency to the small countries.
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The Role and Importance of Václav Havel in International Relations
Matulová, Simona ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The main theme of the bachelor thesis is to find out how Václav Havel influenced the international environment and foreign policy. Václav Havel was a relatively untraditional politician, which is proved by his distinctive approach to implementation of policy. The thesis has three chapters. The first chapter provides outline of the state of international relations during the Cold War and shortly after its end. The second chapter presents the development of political situation in Czechoslovakia after revolution in 1989. The third chapter presents an overwiev of Havel´s opinions and activities from the dissident period to his death, which affect international relations.
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