|
|
The attitude of Russia towards the new BRICS financial institutions: analysis of public debate in Russian media
Mikalyuk, Diana ; Parízek, Michal (advisor) ; Kučerová, Irah (referee)
New financial institutions of BRICS are a new phenomenon in the context of international global finances. Since the beginning of the debate about creation of the BRICS financial institutions, a wide debate has emerged around the phenomenon, both in the academic and political spheres. The key element of the debate was the question, what role can BRICS play in the system of global governance. This thesis analyzes the phenomenon of the New Financial Institutions BRICS through the theoretical concept of the contested multilateralism and emphasizes that the new practices and rules of the given institutions lead to the creation of a regime complex in the field of international finance. Subsequently, the work through the method of content analysis of selected media explores the motivation of one of the BRICS member states, specifically Russia, to create these institutions. During the process of institution-building, motivations and objectives of Russia were not clear. This work aims to identify this motivation, which should contribute to a deeper understanding of possibilities for future development of the New Development Bank and The BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement.
|
|
|
The Role of World Health Organization in the case of 2014 EVD outbreak in Western Africa
Voves, Petr ; Kučerová, Irah (advisor) ; Plechanovová, Běla (referee)
VOVES, Petr. Úloha Světové zdravotnické organizace v případu epidemie viru eboly na území západní Afriky v roce 2014. Praha, 2017. 95 s. Diplomová práce (Mgr.) Univerzita Karlova, Fakulta sociálních věd, Institut politologických studií. Katedra mezinárodních vztahů. Vedoucí diplomové práce PhDr. Irah Kučerová, Ph.D. Abstract The M.A. thesis deals with the World Health Organization's response to the outbreak of the ebola virus disease in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in 2014. The spread of the disease is mapped from its very beginning at the end of December 2013 until the creation of UNMEER in September 2014, which was the first international medical mission ever created by UN Security Council. The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate the particular problems, which limit WHO's role in a timely and effective response to the public health threats of international concern (PHEIC) under the reformed International Health Regulations (IHR). The response of WHO representatives to the spread of the disease is evaluated taking into account the available material and competence capacities of the organization as well as its previous practice in this field. The specific misconduct of WHO representatives is explained in the context of longstanding WHO's problems, which are mainly linked to the vertical fragmentation...
|
|
|
The importance of remittances in the context of contemporary development discourse
Žižková, Tereza ; Kučerová, Irah (advisor) ; Plechanovová, Běla (referee)
This thesis focuses on the phenomenon of remittances (money or products sent by migrants to their countries of origin) and their relation to current development discourse. The volumes of remittances are still growing and this revenue has become especially significant for developing countries. This thesis, therefore, does not only focus on the economic contribution of remittances but analyses them in a broader context. Its aim is to find whether and how do remittances contribute to the overall development of poor countries. This thesis offers a historical overview of developmental discourse and followed by specification of four key concepts of current development (empowerment, ownership, good governance and sustainable development), whereby this thesis constitutes a framework for further analysis. Remittances are substantially connected to the concepts of empowerment and ownership. They enable the recipients to meet their needs more freely and decide how to invest their money. From the point of views of good government concept, it is important, that remittances can help to put more pressure on the democratization of developing countries. Fulfilment of these concepts, as well as the stability of remittances, implies, that this revenue supports sustainable development in poor countries. This thesis is...
|
|
|
Chinese Behaviour in the International Labour Organization- status quo or revisionist actor?
Köppen, Julia ; Parízek, Michal (advisor) ; Kučerová, Irah (referee)
What is Chinese behaviour like in the International Labour Organization (ILO) - is China a Status Quo or a Revisionist Actor? Despite the prominence of the issue of China's rise in international relations studies, little research has been published on China's behaviour in international organizations in other realms than the economic. This thesis, therefore, seeks the answer to the posed question. Chinese statements are examined concerning forced and child labour, as well as other distinct themes, their structure and a potential underlying strategy. The findings are retrieved from an analysis of Chinese statements in sittings of ILO organs and checked against information provided in ILO reports to detect discrepancies. A major finding is that the overall behaviour of China in the ILO can categorized as reform-minded status quo, even though there are some factors which could be interpreted as revisionist tendencies. Due to this categorization, a continued peaceful rise of China is considered to be possible.
|
|
|
The Resource Curse: Mineral Wealth in Latin America
Dulovcová, Iva ; Kučerová, Irah (advisor) ; Parízek, Michal (referee)
Diplomová práce - abstrakt Dulovcová Iva Abstract The main objective of this Master thesis is to test the hypothesis that economic dependence on the export of minerals allows the monopolization of power and thus reduces the possibility of democracy. The hypothesis will be tested on cases of mineral economies in Peru, Bolivia and Chile. The hypothesis is based on the resource curse theory, which assumes a negative relationship between the presence of natural resources, their export, and level of democracy. In this thesis I expanded this theory with mineral economies factor, therefore beyond purely petroleum countries. Another expansion of the theory lies with international dimension that strongly influences events in selected countries. The thesis will analyze cases of Peru, Bolivia and Chile, especially role of natural resources in these countries, but also economic results and role of democracy in selected countries. In this thesis I use qualitative and quantitative elements. Economic and political development will be analyzed on the basis of process analysis method and method of dependence on previous development. The validity of theoretical concept for these cases will be tested on the basis of the compliance method. Quantitative part of the thesis will be based on causal mechanisms designed by Ross. By...
|
|
|
Danish and Swedish reactions to the Brexit referendum outcome
Mariničová, Eva ; Knutelská, Viera (advisor) ; Kučerová, Irah (referee)
This bachelor thesis called "Danish and Swedish reactions to the Brexit referendum outcome" deals with the immediate reactions of two member countries on the outcome of British referendum and reflections on initial negotiations. The decision of British voters did not only cause a political earthquake on British side, the departure of Great Britain has no parallel in sixty year history of European communities. It is clear, that this decision will have major implications on both the internal cohesion of the European Union and the position of each member state towards European integration. The aim of this thesis is to analyse declarations and statements of Danish and Swedish government officials and observe, whether these participants mention these particular factors, that being the economic interconnection, similar perception of European integration and certain closeness in EU decision-making as their reasons. Both Denmark and Sweden had always been considered Great Britain's closest allies, they share significant economic bonds between each other and have always been considered as countries with the highest inclination towards Euroscepticism, for this reason I expect these factors to be discussed. Thesis concludes that these factors do appear, mainly aspect concerning economic interests.
|
|
| |
|
|
Turkish-Israeli relations :the deterioration of alliance between 2003 and 2013 : implication on the politics of the Middle East
Horváthová, Judita ; Kučerová, Irah (advisor) ; Karásek, Tomáš (referee)
The relationship between Turkey and Israel represents one of the most fascinating phenomena in the Middle East. Turkey was the first Muslim state recognising the existence of the state of Israel in 1949. Since then the partnership has been developing throughout the past century, leading to the establishment of a strategic alliance. There is a general understanding that the major decline in Turkish-Israeli relations was caused by the Israeli attack on the occupied territory of Gaza. Operation Cast Lead was a three weeks Israeli offensive starting in December 2008 until January 2009. This thesis aims to examine the issue from a broader, and hence more complex, perspective and assesses the decisive causes leading to the break of the partnership. The master thesis will identify the main causes behind the deterioration with a specific focus on the evolving geopolitical circumstances during the years between 2003 and 2013. Keywords Alliance; Neorealism; Turkish-Israeli relations; Foreign policy; Turkey; Israel; AKP; geopolitics; Middle East
|
|
|
Role of selected regional IGO in Russian foreign policy towards Central Asia countries.
Rejzková, Lenka ; Romancov, Michael (advisor) ; Kučerová, Irah (referee)
Bacalor thesis bearing a name "Role of selected regional international organizations in foreign policy of Russian federation towards states of Central Asia" explores position of Russian federation in post-Soviet area, namely in Central Asia. Thesis focuses on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC) and Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), three selected international organizations founded during Vladimir Putin's first presidential term. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation institucionalized chinese interest in the region. American deployment in Afghanistan was an impuls which brought Central Asia to USA's attention. There are also other actors interested in collaboration with states of Central Asia. This bacalor thesis is comparation analyzing impact of SCO, EurAsEC and CSTO on position of Russia in Central Asia. Thesis evaluates their paralel existence since their foundation till termination of EurAsEC in 2014. Comparative analysis is followed by evaluation of Russian position and aspects which limit its influence.
|
|
|
Energy Security and U.S. Middle East Geopolitics
Vaculíková, Eva ; Střítecký, Vít (advisor) ; Kučerová, Irah (referee)
Decades of cooperation between the United States and its Middle Eastern partners have come to a turning point. The 2008 Shale Revolution has brought the United States heretofore unknown scale of energy independece. The Revolution has created an unprecedented increase in United States' unconventional cost-effectively extractable energy reserves. It is estimated that within next two decades the United States should change from net importer of hydrocarbons to net exporter. There is a lot of speculation, whether due to possible energy independece, the foreign policy towards its Middle Eastern partners would change and whether the United States would isolate itself. Aim of this work is to explore the impact of the Shale Revolution on energy security of the United States and its implications for future geopolitics towards the Middle East. The main question to be explored is whether it would change United States' geopolitics at all and if yes, how would it look like. Since domestic oil prices are based on global energy prices and since Middle Eastern partners are unique in their capability of supplying global energy markets with large quantities of oil in the long run, even after the Shale Revolution it will be essential for the United States to continue its cooperation with its Middle Eastern partners....
|
guest ::
RSS feed.