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Searching for Relationship with the EU: Turkey and Russia in the Light of the Role Theory
Beneš, Vít ; Drulák, Petr (advisor) ; Krines, Vlastimil (referee) ; Rovná, Lenka (referee) ; Voráček, Emil (referee)
This dissertation starts from the observation that expectations and perceptions of non-members of the EU are usually neglected in the study of EU's enlargement process. In order to better understand the sources of pro-integration (or anti-integration) foreign policies of the neighboring states, I employ the conceptual apparatus of "role theory". This work utilities the concept of "national role conception", defined as domestically shared views and understandings regarding the proper role and purpose of one's own state as a social collectivity in the international arena. On the cases of Russia and Turkey, I show how historically constituted domestically shared ideas about a role, function (or mission) of a particular state within wider international (European) environment inform their respective policies towards contemporary EU. For the Turkish elite's understandings of the proper role of Turkey within broader international environment is typical the dominance of kemalist nationalist discourse of modernization. Modernization and the quest for the status of respected European power form the core of Turkish identity. In light of this perceptions, the EU membership fits into the kemalist discourse as an accomplishment of the historical mission of attaining the standards of contemporary civilization. On the other side, the discourse of Russian elites is embedded predominantly in universalist messianic discourse, which is often spiced with realist and geopolitical concepts. To sum up, if we want to understand why Russia does not even think about the possibility of entering the EU, we have to take into account the burden of universalist tasks which Russia feels obliged to cary in the name of History or God. Moreover, Russia feels the obligation to protect (both from external threats and internal decay) Europe itself. Entrance into the EU would, quite logically, jeopardize the fulfillment of this historical tasks.
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Sub-Regional Cooperation and European Integration. The Role of the Visegrad Cooperation and Baltic Cooperation in the Architecture of the European Union
Zelenická, Zuzana ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Krines, Vlastimil (referee) ; Vlček, Dalibor (referee) ; Had, Miloslav (referee)
The aim of this work is to analyse the mutual relationship of sub-regional cooperation structures and the dominant integration structure: the European Union. We follow the evolution of mutual relationship between Visegrad Cooperation and the EU from the establishment of such sub-regional cooperation structure until today. Similarly, we analyse the relationship of the Baltic Cooperation and the EU. Later, we compare the evolution of both cooperation types on the background of their integration into the EU and thus identify their specifics. In the final part, we widen the research scope on the whole European Union and even more on the European continent and we try to identify and categorize existing cooperation and integration structures in this wider European region. As a conclusion we introduce brief characteristics of sub-regional cooperation and integration process in Europe in the relation to the EU and suggest future development.
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The influence of the terrorist group RAF on the policy of the Federal Republic of Germany in the 70's in the 20th century
Spěváčková, Markéta ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Krines, Vlastimil (referee)
Presented bachelor thesis is dealing with the influence of the terrorist group RAF (Rote Armee Fraktion)on the policy of Germany in the 70's and is also trying to explain how this terrorist group of young intelligent people affected the German society. The bachelor thesis is divided into four chapters: the first chapter tries to explain the phenomenon of terrorism in the international relations and its role and also the evolution of terrorism. The second chapter tries to analyse what were the determinants of the setting up of this terrorist group. The third chapter is dealing with the problem who the terrorists actually were and describing how the terrorist group was working. The last, fourth, chapter is analysing the reaction of the state, the government, in fighting against the terrorist group. This last chapter is also trying to explain if the reactions of the government really stopped RAF or not and how efficient the government of Germany in the fight against RAF was.
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Poland as a stability factor of the Versailles system
Maliňák, Štěpán ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Krines, Vlastimil (referee)
Presented bachelor thesis is dealing with Poland and its position in international relations between World War I and World War II. Thesis covers historical genesis of Polish state and seeks all factors that influenced Poland and its evolution of that time. There is space devoted to the intranational development evolution and the most importent moments are analyzed. Work seeks the reasons and grounds that formed Polish foreign policy. The character of the relations with other subject of international relations is deeply analyzed. Thesis tries to answer the question if Poland was a stability factor of the Versailles system.
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President Charles de Gaulle and his policy towards Soviet Union
Vadászová, Petra ; Nechvátal, Martin (advisor) ; Krines, Vlastimil (referee)
The aim of this work is to clarify and describe how France diplomatically and politically acted on the international stage before the outbreak, during and after the World War II, but also to propose a closer look at the situation on the European continent during the Cold War, summarize the origins of European integration and European Defence Policy from french point of view as a great power with undermined position, but with the confident and uncompromising general Charles de Gaulle at the head. And to find out how much the general's personality influenced the international relations durring the Cold War era. Focusing on relations with the Soviet Union emerged from the particularities of these relations. In this work, I shall devote their development, the military alliance, through the coolness of relations after the war, then their mutual rapprochement after a visit of general de Gaulle in Moscow in 1966 and the beginning of long-term business relations between France and the socialist part of Europe in the context of the international situation.
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Winston Churchill's personality phenomenon in international relations
Ďurková, Petra ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Krines, Vlastimil (referee)
The first chapter describes Churchill's life from childhood to enter into politics. In the second chapter sets out changes in Churchill's personality in British politics in the First World War. The third chapter is devoted to his views on a policy of appeasement and political isolation of the individual. The fourth chapter is contained in the Second World War and Churchill's career peak. The last chapter deals with the post-war arrangements, the reality of the Cold War and Britain status in international relations.
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The Teschen region in Czech-Polish relations
Štoková, Daniela ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Krines, Vlastimil (referee)
In the main part of the thesis the conflict between Czechoslovakia and Poland over Teschen Silesia (1918-1945) is being analyzed and its impacts on the climate of Czech-Polish relations considered. Nevertheless, the whole issue is set into the frame of current events on the international political scene and is regarded not only as a regional matter but as one of the fundamental problems of international relations -- a conflict between two states over a border territory motivated by strategic and economic intentions. From the theoretical point of view, the conflict is applied on the methodology published in Waisová, Š.: Řešení konfliktů v mezinárodních vztazích.Further on the thesis deals with the current situation in the Teschen region with the emphasis on the position of the Polish national minority. That is supported by a survey focused on the quality of coexistence of various national groups in the region.
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The position of France in the international relations during the 40's and 50's in the 20th century
Poddaná, Barbora ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Krines, Vlastimil (referee)
In my thesis, I am trying to define the position of France in the international relations during the postwar period of 40's and 50's. The second world war was a destroying event for all Europe and also for France. The country who held its position of the hegemon and power in the world till now,is ruined and lost its influence. In this period, there are many influences to fight with. The rising power of the communism, the decolonisation and the cold war. The world is separated into two blocks. France is slowly becoming the part of the western block so that it can profit from the financial help of the US in the form od Marshall plan for recovery. France also losts its influence in its colonies because there are many problems inside the country to resolve. But also in this difficult time, France succeeded to find a way from it and it started the process of the european integration and became the leader country in Europe again.
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