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The role of Turkish Kurds in the fight against ISIL
Růžičková, Kristýna ; Eichler, Jan (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The Kurds are considered to be the largest nation without their own state. In Turkey, the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK), considered to be a terrorist organization, has been struggling for Kurdish self-determination for over 30 years. However, the PKK changed its demands and mainly its tactics - it has begun to attempt a political solution to the Kurdish issue. With the onset of a global threat in the form of the so-called Islamic State (ISIL), the PKK began to engage in the fight against it. Its role in this struggle is the main theme of the thesis. The aim of this work is to analyze the role of the PKK in the fight against ISIL on the basis of the characteristics of terrorism, the development of the Kurdish question in Turkey, and the threat posed by ISIL. The thesis concludes that the PKK has a very significant role in this fight, not only because of its experience in fighting the Turkish government. Thanks to its contribution, the PKK also aspires to be removed from the US and European list of terrorist organizations.
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The impact of the so called Islamic State on Italy
Császtová, Bibiána ; Eichler, Jan (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The aim of this work was to determine the existence and size of the influence of the so called Islamic State to Italy. The Islamic State is currently one of the biggest problems in international relations. The work assumed that due to its important geopolitical location, Italy is affected by the Islamic State. The secondary objective is to raise awareness of this issue, as the whole world is focused on other countries, such as Germany. The outcome of the work was the detection of two main impacts, namely refugee crisis and foreign fighters. Moreover, the work has attempted to find solutions to these impacts.
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Norwegian model of UN Peacekeeping operations - model applicable in Africa?
Vavříková, Jana ; Lehmannová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
In the theoretical part defines the diploma thesis UN Peacekeeping operactions, conflict theory, conflict curve and peace methods of conflict management. Other part of the thesis concentrates on definition of the Norwegian model and general characteristics of the African conflicts. Last chapter of the thesis analysis three conflicts (Somalia, Sierra Leone and Sudan) in which UN participated via UN Peacekeeping operation. Afterwards the Norwegian model is applied to this conflicts and operations.
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The Role of the European Union in the Normalisation of Relations between Serbia and Kosovo
Mareček, Vojtěch ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Veselý, Zdeněk (referee)
The main topic of this bachelor s thesis is the role of the European Union in the political development of Serbia and Kosovo, starting from the Allied Force operation in 1999 and ending with the current process of normalization of relations between the two states. The thesis is divided into three chapters. First chapter deals with the concept of power in international relations and the work of Joseph Nye who introduced the concept of soft power. Second chapter introduces the topic of relations between Serbs and Kosovar Albanians from the end of World War II until the climax of the tension between both ethnical groups before the war in Kosovo in 1998. The third and main chapter of this thesis identifies and analyses tools which are used by the EU to influence the development in Western Balkans. Furthermore, based on theoretical findings in the first chapter, it attempts to determine whether the tools the EU uses to influence the development in Serbia and Kosovo are based on soft or hard power.
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The Paradise of the Free State of Bavaria and its activity in international relations
Pospíšilová, Linda ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Stejskalová, Kristýna (referee)
This study focuses on the foreign relations of the Free State of Bavaria and surveys cultural, economic and political activities at European, regional and bilateral levels. The analysis provides insight into key actors, tools and channels for promoting Bavarian interests. Emphasis is placed on elements of federal organization within Germany. Particular attention is paid to the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria in Prague and the Czech-Bavarian relations. Based on the study of papers and interviews with three experts in Germany, the thesis seeks to answer the research question as to what assumptions, tools and motives the Free State of Bavaria has for its foreign policy activities.
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Cybersecurity in EU
Hujerová, Monika ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Eichler, Jan (referee)
In the last century, the society went through an incredible technological progress which influences us more than we are able to realize. We spend more and more time in the cyberspace - but the cyberspace, as well as our real life, needs to be secured and protected. In the thesis I am dealing with the attitude of EU in relation to cybersecurity, with the current status and the anticipated future development.
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Influence of the military-industrial complex on the making of foreign policy of the state
Golubenko, Darya ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Eichler, Jan (referee)
The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the degree of influence of the military-industrial complex on the foreign policy decision-making process of the state by examining the examples of certain countries with a large and developed defense industry. In terms of this thesis there were analyzed the contemporary trends in global military expenditures and the dynamics of the global arms transfers. A critical point is evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of the extensive investing in the military-industrial complex of state.
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Fighting propaganda and disinformation (at national and EU level)
Kleščová, Jana ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Veselý, Zdeněk (referee)
This diploma thesis aims at main methods of fighting against disinformation and propaganda in society. The goal of this thesis was to find out how the European Union tackles the problem at the level of its three main institutions and how the Czech and the Slovak Republic combat false news and propaganda at the government and state bodies level, at civil society level, and at the level of the media. The thesis consists of four chapters. The first two chapters describe the theoretical framework of communication, differentiate different types of information, and describe the practical determination of disinformation. The third chapter aims at analysis of access of the institutions of the European Union to the problem of disinformation in the society and on the internet. The fourth chapter introduces the results of a survey conducted on the above mentioned levels in the Czech Republic and in Slovakia. In the final part, the access of both countries and the European Union is evaluated by a comparative analysis method.
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The changes in foreign policy of Russia during the first presidential term of Putin
Muchin, Viktor ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Eichler, Jan (referee)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is evaluation of changes in Russian foreign policy during the first presidential term of Putin. The thesis is divided into two parts- theoretical and practical. In theoretical part I am concerned with operating one of the theories of international relations called social constructivism. This theory brought manifold changes into foreign policy of Russia through seeking Russian own national identity. My observational question asks to which magnitute national aspect of Russia was approved in its foreign policy. Social constructivism is consequently introduced in the analysis of three Russian doctrinal documents- the National Security Concept, Military doctrine and the Foreign policy Concept of 2000. In practical part I present the application of this theory on demanded complex of co-operation with the USA as the representative of Western civilization, while there is also the effort to maintain the sphere of influence on post-soviet region such as Baltic states, Ukraine and Belarus.
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