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The Comparison of the U.S. Security Policy Measures in Relation to the DPRK's Nuclear Program Adopted by the Administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama
Vítková, Kateřina ; Sehnálková, Jana (advisor) ; Anděl, Petr (referee)
The Comparison of the U.S. Security Policy Measures in Relation to the DPRK's Nuclear Program Adopted by the Administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama monitors the responses of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama and their Administrations to the North Korean nuclear tests carried out in 2006, 2009 and 2013. It seeks to identify similarities and differences between these Administrations and prove the thesis that the steps taken by the United States under Barack Obama were in effect just as inefficient as those taken by his predecessor. The paper concentrates on the time period beginning with the situation before the first North Korea's nuclear test until the autumn 2014. The methodology includes a qualitative approach and comparison. The reactions are divided into several groups: rhetoric, strategic documents, legislation, economic aspects etc. In conclusion it notes that while the attitude of both Presidents and their Administrations was in certain aspects similar, number of factors that distinguish them might be indentified as well. Barack Obama focused more on the region of Asia. His attitude towards the DPRK appeared to be more balanced but it still did not lead to the coveted breakthrough in the negotiations.
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American Foreign and Security Policy towards Iran: 2006-2010
Soukop, Daniel ; Raška, Francis (advisor) ; Bečka, Jan (referee)
Topic: American Foreign and Security Policy towards Iran: 2006-2010 Author: Daniel Soukop Supervisor: Doc. PhDr. Francis D. Raška, PhD. Year: 2014 Abstract The long term relations between the United States and Iran are complicated, tense and hostile. This diploma thesis analyzes American foreign policy towards Iran between 2006 and 2010. This time period was critical for American-Iranian relations for several reasons. First, the American rhetoric towards Iran became significantly more intense during the George W. Bush administration. This started with the Bush's "Axis of Evil" speech and peaked with the National Security Strategy of 2006, according to which the goal of the United States was a complete change of Iranian internal and external political behavior, and the American leadership was ready to use all means necessary to achieve its objective. The highest level Iranian leaders consequently became more paranoid and under the fear of losing power took Iran into an even more defensive position, although the United States sought the direct opposite. Second, in February 2006, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) turned over the issue of the Iranian nuclear program to the UN Security Council. There the United States took the opportunity to push for multilateral sanctions on Iran. Third, in 2009,...
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American Foreign Policy towards Iran: 2006-2010
Soukop, Daniel ; Raška, Francis (advisor) ; Bečka, Jan (referee)
American Foreign Policy towards Iran: 2006-2010 author: Daniel Soukop date: 16 May 2013 Abstract In the long term, relations between the United States and Iran can be painted as complicated, tense and hostile. This diploma thesis analyzes the American foreign policy towards Iran between 2006 and 2010. This time period was essential for American-Iranian relations for several reasons. First, the American rhetoric towards Iran got significantly intense during the George W. Bush administration. It started with the Bush's "Axis of Evil" and peaked with the National Security Strategy of 2006, according to which the United States were aiming at a complete change of Iranian internal and external behavior, and were ready to use all means necessary to achieve this ultimate objective. The highest Iranian leaders consequently gave in to paranoia and under the fear of losing their own power brought Iran into an even more defensive position, although the United States needed the direct opposite. Second, in February 2006, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) handed over the issue regarding the Iranian nuclear program to the UN Security Council. Thereby the United States got an opportunity to push for multilateral sanctions on Iran. Third, at the beginning of 2009, the United States awaited the change of...
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Přístup Bushovy administrativy k otázce iránského jaderného programu: od teorie k praxi
Štěpánková, Jitka ; Bečka, Jan (advisor) ; Raška, Francis (referee)
Iranian nuclear program has presented a problem for many years. Even though the regime in Tehran has not formally announced its quest to develop nuclear weapons and has actually denied such accusations, the international community concluded from the actions of the regime that the development of nuclear weapons is the ultimate goal of Tehran. The United States reacted to the course of events and tried to limit the program or stop it altogether. The Bush Administration was not an exception in this regard. Even though the attitude towards Iran changed during 2001 - 2009, the nuclear program progressed further and still presents a great danger. Not only politicians but also academics, experts and analytics were trying to answer the question how to curb the program most effectively. This thesis analyzes and compares concepts of scholars with the actual policy practiced by the Bush Administration and finds out that both approaches vary quite significantly. While the majority of scholars recommended the administration to limit the economic sanctions and refrain from aggressive rhetoric concerning the possibility of military action, the American government tightened the sanctions and sustained the option of intervention. Since Iran still continues with its nuclear program, it can be asserted that the...
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Nuclear program of Iran: The security dilemma
Roleček, Ondřej ; Eichler, Jan (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This bachelor thesis considers the differences between realism and liberalism and applies the findings of these theories to the issue of iranian nuclear program. The thesis analyses the theories of international affairs, as well as historical and cultural connections in order to be able to judge and predict the behaviour of the countries involved.
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Na ceste k vytvoreniu zóny bez zbraní hromadného ničenia na Blízkom východe: Prípad iránskeho nukleárneho programu
Gmucová, Natália ; Eichler, Jan (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This Bachelor thesis is aimed to provide a theoretical framework for the establishment of the weapons of mass destruction free-zone in the Middle East, while focusing on three aspects. The first one is to identify all the components that the potential WMD Free-zone will consist of, the second one is an analysis of core obstacles, which lay in the way of thereof and which must be overcome. The third one is to evaluate progress that has been recently accomplished within the region by both international and regional actors. On top of that, one of the chapters is dedicated to the Iranian nuclear program, which is considered to be one of the obstacles. Moreover, the Iranian case serves to better understand the state's nuclear ambitions, to get an insight of how the state has developed its nuclear program and to assess an ultimate purpose of the program.
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Israeli Security and Existential threats in 21. Century
Podracká, Petra ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This Master Thesis aims to present the current existential threats to Israeli security. Israel is a Jewish country in the middle of the Muslim region and her demise is wished by many involved parties. The Author describes sophisticated security systems of Israel, their efficiency and its unofficial nuclear program. From the state actors, it is Iran that has become the number one perceived threat in Israel thanks to its officials' rhetoric, its support towards terrorist organizations and its nuclear program. Israel is often involved in asymmetrical conflicts against non-state actors like Hamas and Hezbollah. The new extremist group Islamic State can also potentially pose a threat. Has Israel got reasons to worry about her existence? Has the Arab Spring brought about positives, negatives, or new possibilities? The Author aims to answer these questions.
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Multilateral Settlement of the Security Issues on the Korean Peninsula
Šturmová, Tereza ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Trávníčková, Zuzana (referee)
The thesis deals with the Six-Party Talks on North Korean nuclear program between the U.S., the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In the first part the theoretical bases -- multilateralism and the non-proliferation regime - are presented. In the second part the situation in North Korea is being analyzed with respect to the political regime of the country and to its nuclear program. In the last part the most important diplomatic initiatives aimed at dismantling North Korean nuclear sites are being presented with emphasis being put on the Six-Party Talks. In the conclusion of the thesis a change of the approach towards North Korea is proposed with regard to the change of the priorities that could lead to more successful diplomatic negotiations in the future.
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Effectiveness of Economic Sanctions: Case study of Iran
Šmídová, Pavlína ; Druláková, Radka (advisor) ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (referee)
The main aim of this diploma thesis is to assess the effectiveness of economic sanctions in the case of Iran. Different types of economic sanctions are compared according to the sender subject or character of sanctions and its effectiveness is assessed. The first chapter deals with the theory of economic sanctions. Effectiveness of economic sanctions is elaborated in the second chapter. Mainly the criteria of effectiveness are described. The third chapter appplies the theory of sanction policy on Iranian case. After describing the history of Iran and its nuclear program, the sanction policy of European Union, United States and UN is analyzed. Then the impact of economic sanctions on Iran according to macroeconomic indicators is evaluated. In the end the effectiveness of specific economic sanctions on Iran is judged and the prospective development of Iranian nuclear program is considered.
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The Role of DPRK in the Field of Contemporary International Relations (on the Basis of the Aspect of Juche Ideology)
Žáková, Tereza ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
The thesis introduces the Juche ideology and examines its impact on the North Korean regime. The main objective is to evaluate the role of the DPRK in the system of international relations, with regard to the Juche ideology. Due to the fact that in the DPRK and the mutual relations with other countries, it is very difficult to find a direct link with the ideas of proclaimed ideology, the main characteristics for a given pair of countries is emphasised. Mutual relations with five countries, which are articipating in the six-party talks with DPRK(the disarmament process is discussed in a separate section of thesis) are commented on. The role of the European Union is mentioned, because in the future, the EU could happen for several reasons, an important partner for the DPRK.
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