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Democracy or Stability in the Maghreb? : Security Policy of the EU towards the Region between 2005 and 2010
Holík, Jiří ; Karásek, Tomáš (advisor) ; Střítecký, Vít (referee)
This PhDr. thesis analyses the EU security policy towards the Maghreb between 2005 and 2010. It does so in order to ascertain to what extent the level of practical policy corresponds with the level of declarations. Also, by using the promotion of democratic governance in the Maghreb countries under the ENP as s case study, the thesis means to challenge the proposition that European Union can be described as a 'Normative Power'. First chapter briefly presents the concept of 'Normative Power Europe'. Following section looks at the European Security Strategy and localizes the primary position of the goal of democracy promotion in the document. Third part gives an overview of the European policy towards the Mediterranean under which EU relations with the Maghreb have been framed. Most attention is paid to the European Neighbourhood Policy. Next chapter examines the level of practical EU policy. It consists of three separate case studies of European policy towards Tunisia, Morocco and Libya between 2005 and 2010. The fifth and final part qualitatively analyses the way four factors (trade, energy, migration and terrorism) contributed to the structuring of relations of Tunisia, Morocco and Libya with Spain, France and Italy. The thesis arrives at the conclusion that while at the declaratory level the EU...
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Security Policy of the EU towards the Maghreb: Promoting Democracy or Stability?
Holík, Jiří ; Karásek, Tomáš (advisor) ; Střítecký, Vít (referee)
This graduate thesis analyses the EU security policy towards the Maghreb between 2005 and 2010. It does so in order to ascertain to what extent the level of practical policy corresponds with the level of declarations. Also, by using the promotion of democratic governance in the Maghreb countries under the ENP as s case study, the thesis means to challenge the proposition that European Union can be described as a 'Normative Power'. First chapter briefly presents the concept of 'Normative Power Europe'. Following section looks at the European Security Strategy and localizes the primary position of the goal of democracy promotion in the document. Third part gives an overview of the European policy towards the Mediterranean under which EU relations with the Maghreb have been framed. Most attention is paid to the European Neighbourhood Policy. Next chapter examines the level of practical EU policy. It consists of three separate case studies of European policy towards Tunisia, Morocco and Libya between 2005 and 2010. The fifth and final part qualitatively analyses the way four factors (trade, energy, migration and terrorism) contributed to the structuring of relations of Tunisia, Morocco and Libya with Spain, France and Italy. The thesis arrives at the conclusion that while at the declaratory level the EU strives...
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Motives and technologies of Gallic and North African mosaics
Ozaňáková, Patrícia ; Musil, Jiří (advisor) ; Ondřejová, Iva (referee)
In my work I want to raise the question of difference between Gallic and North African mosaics. I want to point out that although they born in Italy, developed, each in a different direction. I intend to find out what mosaicists brought into the repertoire and which, in turn, copied. For some religious motifs want to prove not only their stylistic evolution but a shift in thinking and understanding the deity, who is closely linked with its depiction. This work is dealing with the most common motives of Gallic and North African mosaics and its interpretation. The work is divided into three chapters. The first is handling with technologies connected with mosaics. Second chapter is largest. It offers repertoary of North African mosaics. It divides the most common motives into: religion and mytological motives, huntig scenes and the amphitheatre. The end of the second chapter offers conclusions in this topic. Third chapter is dealing with motives of Gallic mosaics. It is dealed with particular examples of mosaics from context of villa suburbana and liking for luxury and mytological scenes. It is delaing with workshops and craftsmen in Gallia. Fourth chapter is dealing with the situation in Hispania and Sicilia. Conclusion offers the comparison of the Gallic and North African mosaics based on motives.
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The burial structures of the chosen tribes of the North Africa within a period from 4th century B.C. to 5th century A.D.
Kramerová, Martina ; Stančo, Ladislav (advisor) ; Bouzek, Jan (referee)
This diploma thesis examines the burial architecture of selected Berber tribes of Northern Africa, namely the Garamantian and Numidian ones, within a period from 4th century B. C. to 5th century A. D. First, the Garamantian tribe and its history is introduced. Afterwards I focus on garamantian burial customes and architecture. Further I describe each types of tombs and individual monuments , thein proportions and decoration. The other important part is devoted to the Numidian tribe. Again, its history, types of burial structures and individual important monuments are described in detail. In this diploma thesis there is also a mention about tribes and monuments which influenced funeral structures and architecture of tribes in North Africa and also about buildings which were the models for these tombs. Keywords architecture, burial customs, Berbers, north Africa, tombs
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The development of relations between USA and authoritarian regimes in Libya and in Egypt in 2001-2011.
Vránová, Viktorie ; Kozák, Kryštof (advisor) ; Nesnídalová, Andrea (referee)
The Arab revolutions which emerged at the turn of 2010/2011 are considered the most important democratic movement in Arab countries. The uprisings in Egypt and Libya ended the reign of Hosni Mubarak and Colonel Muammar al-Qaddafi, who ruled the countries for decades. The United States which aim to protect their economic and security interests in the Middle East and North Africa, found themselves in complicated foreign policy situation. In the past the U.S. attempted to stabilize relations with Egypt and Libya and this process resulted in the mutual cooperation on safety issues, on economic level as well as counter- terrorism and other areas. The administration of President Barack Obama had to respond to situation in Egypt and Libya and decide whether to support U.S. former allies and their regimes, which guaranteed stability, or stand on the side of protesters who demanded political rights and democratic reforms, which include free elections and overthrowing of the current authoritarian rulers. The first chapter describes the most important events and factors of U.S.- Egyptian and U.S.-Libyan relations until 2011. The second chapter describes the events of the Arab Spring in Egypt and Libya and analyzes the response of the international community. The third chapter focuses on the analysis of...
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Impact of the revolutions in the Arab countries on the immigration and asylum policy of the European Union.
Strolená, Lucie ; Druláková, Radka (advisor) ; Novotná, Yvona (referee)
The content of the thesis is an analysis of the impact of the revolutions in the countries of North Africa during the year 2011 on the immigration and asylum policy of the European Union. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the response of the European Union and its member states to the migration situation. The thesis is divided into four chapters. The first one describes the situation and migration during revolutions in the North Africa, the second chapter deals with the migration into the European Union. The third chapter analyzes the reaction of chosen member states and the institutions of the European Union. The last chapter finally evaluates the situation and identifies the opportunities and threats for the immigration and asylum policy of the European Union that emerged from the previous analysis.
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Potential of North Africa as offshoring destination
Holá, Iveta ; Jirsák, Petr (advisor) ; Vinš, Marek (referee)
The diploma thesis is divided into three main parts. The first part deals with the relocation of business activities and processes and its impact on logistics and supply chain. The second part is dedicated to the determinants of the choice of suitable locations for offshoring and a multi-criteria analysis from the theoretical point of view. In the last part the North African region is characterized and multi-criteria analysis of the countries of the region based on selected criteria is carried out. In this analysis there are for comparison also included selected competing countries.
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