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Decision-Making Process according to Graham T. Allison: The U.S. Administration and the Invasion of Iraq (2003)
Zrůst, Tomáš ; Ditrych, Ondřej (advisor) ; Parízek, Michal (referee)
Thesis "Decision-making process according to Graham T. Allison: American government and Iraq invasion" focuses on application of Allison's three basic conceptual models, that were introduced and broadly defined in book Essence of decision: explaining the Cuban missile crisis in 1971, on decision-making process of American administration formed by George W. Bush, which led to invasion of Iraq in 2003. Models of the rational actor, organizational process and governmental politics represented huge breakthrough in Foreign Policy Analysis and studying of decision-making processes and even after many decades they remain highly valued. Main target of this study will be testing their empirical value by using edited interpretation and through different perspectives describe and outline nature of chosen decision-making process. Thesis emphasizes differences in perception of main actor and ways, how these views influence interpretation of character of picked case and final action. Consequently, analysis is offering clear summary of causes and procedures that led to realization of invasion, presenting reasons, why is this particular decision-making process considered as defect, and also offering closer view into functioning of the first government of President George W. Bush. Keywords Decision-making process,...
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Saudi-Iranian rivalry through cooperation with non-state actors: Balance of power theory and alliance-making in changing Middle East dynamics
Zrůst, Tomáš ; Daniel, Jan (advisor) ; Ludvík, Zdeněk (referee)
This diploma thesis is focusing on applying balance of power theory on case of regional competition in the Middle East between Saudi Arabia and Iran and its reflection in three particular proxy conflicts - Syrian civil war, conflict over influence in Lebanese political system and conflict over stability of Bahraini regime. Assumptions about decreasing relevance of the theoretical background in more complex contemporary settings are challenged by concentrating on evolution of the theory and mainly role of non-state actors in these conflicts and balancing. The primary aim is to challenge the originally strictly state-centric theory, indicate ways to broaden its applicability and make contribution to the discipline by evaluating overall role of non-state in balancing and balance of power theory in general. The thesis firstly examines each case study separately, with focus on perception of threat and balancing behaviour of both regional powers and perspective of ties with respective non-state actors, such as Hezbollah, Shia majority in Bahrain and opposition in Syria, including their position and influence in the conflict, in context of regional competition and balancing in general. The work then uses a comparative approach with emphasis on contrast of context to identify key findings, which helps to...
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Decision-Making Process according to Graham T. Allison: The U.S. Administration and the Invasion of Iraq (2003)
Zrůst, Tomáš ; Ditrych, Ondřej (advisor) ; Parízek, Michal (referee)
Thesis "Decision-making process according to Graham T. Allison: American government and Iraq invasion" focuses on application of Allison's three basic conceptual models, that were introduced and broadly defined in book Essence of decision: explaining the Cuban missile crisis in 1971, on decision-making process of American administration formed by George W. Bush, which led to invasion of Iraq in 2003. Models of the rational actor, organizational process and governmental politics represented huge breakthrough in Foreign Policy Analysis and studying of decision-making processes and even after many decades they remain highly valued. Main target of this study will be testing their empirical value by using edited interpretation and through different perspectives describe and outline nature of chosen decision-making process. Thesis emphasizes differences in perception of main actor and ways, how these views influence interpretation of character of picked case and final action. Consequently, analysis is offering clear summary of causes and procedures that led to realization of invasion, presenting reasons, why is this particular decision-making process considered as defect, and also offering closer view into functioning of the first government of President George W. Bush. Keywords Decision-making process,...
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