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Scientific and technical development and its global political and security consequences
Nedbal, Richard ; Lehmannová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
Despite the fact that majority of world's public presumably doesn't follow current development of problem-solving in natural sciences very closely, results of the research in these highly specialized branches of knowledge have had profound imact on everyday life of entire mankind even over the period of the last century; this thesis describes the effects of this phenomenon on the political and security level. This thesis shows that not only apparently strategic-related fields of research affect the relations within the global community, but that even the pieces of knowledge produced by seemingly strictly academic scientific disciplines have significant effects on this problematic. Thus, political and security situation is profoundly affected by discoveries in modern mathematics, by applications of contemporary findings in physics and chemistry, as well as by sciences concerned with further exploration of the planet Earth and also by those natural sciences that deepen understanding of humankind. Also, we can presume that importance of these scientific disciplines shall not grow lesser in the future; in fact, both the development of knowledge itself and its significance for the international community can be expected to bring on many challenges that will have to be dealt with by foremost scientists as well as by representatives of various countries and international organizations.
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Current Problems of Danish Foreign Policy
Sršeň, Radim ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (referee) ; Had, Miloslav (referee) ; Rovná, Lenka (referee)
Nation State vs. European Integration: Specific Approach of the Kingdom of Denmark ------------------------------------ The doctoral thesis analyses specific approach of Denmark to the European integration process, with focus on the analysis of the public opinion, operationalised by the concept of public euroscepticism. Firstly, the thesis strives do define convenient model of typology of public euroscepticism, able to describe its intensity and different forms. Secondly, case study of Denmark as a pure example of a small nation state is applied to this model. Firstly, the case study describes basic pillars of the Danish society, as the perception of the nation state, economic model of the welfare state, political system etc. Furthermore it analyses political and public debates before the "European" referendums and in relation to other milestones and priorities of the Danish EC/EU membership. Special attention is given to the analysis of Danish opt-outs of the Treaty of Maastricht, its causes, consequences and future. The outcomes of the analysis are used together with Eurobarometer surveys to define the typology of Danish public euroscepticism and its development. It is characterized as soft and sovereignty-based with decreasing tendency. It is true to say that especially the perception of the state sovereignty and national identity within Denmark, i.e. other small nation states, as a consequence of the nation state concept, is one of the main factors influencing its approach to the European integration quite significantly.
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Counter-terrorism strategies, different approaches of U.S. and Germany
Mihalovicsová, Petra ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
Bachelor thesis focuses on the Counter-terrorism concepts of two particular actors of international relations, U.S. and Germany. Both states are aware of the danger represented by terrorism and consider it presently as the primary security threat. However, each of them takes a different approach when combating it. Thesis analyzes goals, methods and means being preferred by these states in fight against terrorism. It compares them and evaluates their complementarity in connection with bilateral cooperation between U.S. and Germany and its contribution to global fight against terrorism.
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EU Operations as an Instrument of the Common Security and Defence Policy
Nechanická, Barbora ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
The Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) noted a relatively fast progress during its eleven-year existence. Its main task is to deploy operations abroad. This bachelor thesis analyses their development emphasising the civilian operations. After the introductory general characteristic of CSDP the thesis deals with the tasks of the operations, military and civilian capabilities development and with the institutional framework including the changes brought about by the Lisbon Treaty. The practical aspects are examined by the case study of the police operations Proxima and EUPAT in Macedonia. Despite several shortcomings they can be evaluated as successful. The thesis argues that civilian operations are for the CSDP at least of the same importance as the military ones. Not only are they more numerous but also their ambitions are growing. The EU has become an important security actor, also owing to the civilian operations.
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The Western Influence on Current Situation in Rwanda
Počerová, Veronika ; Kochan, Jan (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
This thesis deals with the influence of the West on Rwanda. The main focus is on the recent development, from eighties up to now. In order to ensure full comprehension of all related events, there is a brief description of the pre-colonial and colonial era in the first chapter. The thesis focuses mainly on the behaviour of main western powers -- France, Great Britain and the United States of America, they are complemented by Belgium which plays an important role in the case of Rwanda. The thesis also deals with the influence of other international actors, namely with the UN but other international governmental and non-governmental organizations and transnational corporations are included as well.
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Small states and international organizations – Example of Iceland
Špruček, Dan ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is to analyse relations of small states with international organizations. The first part of the thesis focuses on advantages and disadvantages of smallness of states in international relations and general reasons of joining international organizations. The second part focuses on Iceland as an example of a small state. The third and largest part analyses relations of small states with specific international organizations.
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Finnish-Russian Relations after Finland´s Joining the EU
Cvejnová, Barbora ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
The master thesis describes the Finnish-Russian relations after 1995, that means the year when Finland joined the EU. The current mutual relations are considered to be excellent even in spite of Finland's negative experience from the past. The aim of the thesis is to analyze Finnish-Russian relations and to outline their individual fields. The question is whether the excellent relations will be continued or if there are any factors that could impair the development of the relations. The question might also be to which extent the experience from the past could determine some of the issues, such as Finland's joining the NATO or the Karelian question.
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Security policy of Sweden and Switzerland and development policy as its tool
Zakopalová, Dagmar ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
Sweden and Switzerland are countries with the longest tradition of maintaining the policy of neutrality. Due to the changing nature of the international scene these countries adjust their security policies so that they correspond to the current international situation. This bachelor thesis aims to compare actual trends in security policies and neutrality policies of the examined countries and outline possible perspectives of further development in this field. One of methods more and more used to establishing broader state security is development policy and that is why the second part of the thesis deals with explanation and comparison of the security aspects of Swedish and Swiss development activities.
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The parting of the ways of the Nordic countries in the sphere of security policy after World War II
Manoch, Karel ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the parting of the ways of the Nordic countries in the sphere of security policy after World War II. It seeks for the beginnings of the Nordic states cooperation and the roots of the divergent tendencies in their security policies as well. It also observes wider connections and circumstances leading to the break up either directly or indirectly. In the last section, the thesis aims at immediate consequences following the decision of the three Nordic countries to join North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and general and summarizing conclusions are finally drawn.
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Advantages and disadvantages of the entry of Norway to the EU
Szentiványiová, Veronika ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
In this bachelor thesis, there is analysed the relationship between the EU and Norway. The actual situation is outlined from the position of Norway and also from the position of the EU on the basis of the historical facts and pursuit of integration in the past. There are many historical, geopolitical, economical, geographical and political aspects, which influence Norway to stay away from EU. Despite of the fact, Norway is a non-member of the EU, the membership in the EEA, in the Schengen area and in the NATO gives Norway many possibilities to derive benefits from these international institutions. Except the model of the welfare state, the economy of Norway is so developed and prosperous thanks also to oil, gas and fisheries. Today, there are more disadvantages than advantages for Norway to become a member state of the EU.
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