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Smart power in Brazilian foreign policy
Chovanová, Ľubica ; Druláková, Radka (advisor) ; Peterková, Jana (referee)
In my thesis I have been working theory bases of smart power, while trying to apply this theory to the foreign policy of Brazil. Theoretical and practical part of the thesis is based on three pillars: soft power, economic power and military might. The paper attempts to answer the question: What are the sources of brazilian power? Wha instruments are these sources turned to? How effectively can Brazil persuade another international actor about its interests or does it rely on coercive power? In trying to answer these questions, I focused mainly on the identification of the most important foreign policy actions in Brazil, which define its current position on the international scene. The application of smart power theory on Brazil's foreign policy is performed through the analysis of the Brazilian operations in peacekeeping mission in Haiti since 2004. The situation in Haiti is an unprecedented challenge for Brazil, under which it can draw on soft power, economic power and military resources.
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Determinants of Japan`s foreign policy in the 21st century
Hojzáková, Věra ; Knotková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Druláková, Radka (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to analyze Japan`s foreign policy in the first ten years of the 21st century. The basis for the analysis is the development of Japan`s foreign policy since the end of the World War II until present. The analysis of Japan`s foreign policy takes place on several levels; the author of the thesis examines factors and events that have major impact on Japan`s foreign policy. At the end of the thesis, the author formulates both general as well as specific determinants of Japan`s foreign policy in the 21st century and evaluates the shift in the foreign policy compared to the post-war development.
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India as an important participant in international relations: application on the example of Africa
Koblížková, Petra ; Druláková, Radka (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
The significance of India in the international system has been increasing not only because of its fast economic development. As one of the manifestations of India's growing position can be considered the expanding of interests to African continent, which is the pivotal topic of this diploma thesis. The presence of India in Africa and its foreign policy towards this continent was analyzed on the basis of the method of four level analysis, which means foreign policy of India towards Africa is examined on levels of international system, state, domestic influences and individuals. To show the position of India in Africa in full context the part comparing its activities with another Asian economic power -- China - is included.
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