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Changes of content of weekly Reflex under the influence of its editors -in-chief
Kuklík, Vladimír ; Němcová Tejkalová, Alice (advisor) ; Švelch, Jaroslav (referee)
The diploma thesis Content changes of Reflex weekly according to the influence of its editors in chief focuses on the changes which this Czech magazine has gone through from its founding in 1990 to 2013 - during these twenty three years the position of editor in chief changed six times, passing from one person to another. The development of this thesis was based on the supposition that each of the personalities has left their mark on the magazine and has influenced its content according to their experience and preferences. In the theoretical part, the thesis deals with history of the magazine, with changes of editors in chief, the publishers, visual aspects, with the composition of editorial team or magazine sections and also with magazine's direct competitors and the number of editions sold. The following chapter focuses on the theoretical context of the research and refers to the analytical part. Terms as neutrality, negativity and agenda settings are being defined here and the impact of commercialization on visual aspect of the print media is being discussed in this chapter as well. The next part is based on the quantitative content analysis and it examines magazine content in specific periods; both the first and last three months of each editor in chief's era. The analysis outcomes present...
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Transformation of neutrality concept in theory and practice of selected European states
Mikušková, Radka ; Romancov, Michael (advisor) ; Pulgret, Miroslav (referee)
Proměny konceptu neutrality v teorii a praxi vybraných evropských států Abstract The thesis explores the emergence of a unique concept of neutrality within each the three neutral European countries: Sweden, Switzerland and Austria. In then examines changes in the policy of neutrality over time within each compared states, with emphasis on the post - Cold War transition from a bipolar to a multipolar world order. It is concluded that the end of the Cold War has had a marked influence on changes in the concept of neutrality within each of the compared states, largely because of the emergence of novel threats which can be now more effectively controlled through international cooperation as opposed to unilateral action by a single nation.
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Åland Islands - autonomy and the road to it
Juhás, Tomáš ; Švec, Luboš (advisor) ; Svobodný, Petr (referee)
Åland Islands - autonomy and the road to it Tomáš Juhás 2013 Abstract The thesis focuses on the so-called Åland Question, the Finnish-Swedish conflict over Åland islands in the period of the post-first-world-war years, which was ultimately solved through the League of Nations in the way that the Islands were confirmed to belong to Finland, under the condition of being granted autonomy and of their neutral status being confirmed. The goal of the thesis is to conclude why the conflict was solved precisely in the way it was, this being based on the analysis of motivations of the main states party to the conflict. The thesis regards this conflict as a dual one. The first part of the conflict is military- strategic and concerns the neutrality of the Islands. From a Baltic point of view, the Åland islands are a very strategically important area in case of a war. For this reason the Islands were neutralized as of 1856 and all states party to the conflict wanted them to stay so. The second part of the conflict is an ethnic one and concerns the question to which state the Islands should belong. The inhabitants of the Ålands speak Swedish and they made themselves heard that they wanted their land to belong to Sweden. However, Finland was not willing to let the Islands go. Backstage negotiations took a long time until...
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Sweden and European Integration in the Field of Security
Burda, Tomáš ; Jireš, Jan (advisor) ; Polášek, Martin (referee)
The thesis "Sweden and European Integration in the Field of Security" deals with the Swedish role in the military dimension of the EU"s Common Security Policy. The thesis applies the concept of "Integration Dilemma" that forms the basis of the theory of national integration policy formulated by Nikolaj Petersen. The thesis draws on Petersen"s premise that all states involved in integration sooner or later experience an integration dilemma constituted by difficult choices between preserving autonomy and exercising influence on other participants. According to Petersen the salience of the integration dilemma differs among states depending on their influence capability, stress sensitivity and degree of identification with ideological sources of integration. Petersen argues that to handle the dilemma, national governments will most likely use adaptive strategies typical for the "balancing policy" mode. Petersen also predicts that countries characterised by high stress sensitivity, limited influence capability and aloofness from the ethos of European integration will perceive the dilemma as highly salient. Petersen assumes that integration policies of those countries will also include strategies characteristic for the "acquiescent" or "quiescent" mode. Petersen"s hypotheses are tested in the analysis of...
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Causes of Finnish Foreign Policy Transformation in Late 1980's and Early 1990's
Žilka, Jakub ; Švec, Luboš (advisor) ; Skálová, Barbora (referee)
This thesis focuses on the development of the Finnish foreign policy from the late 1980's to the early 1990's. Special attention is given to the role of the Soviet Union in this process. Other factors decisive for the change in the Finnish foreign policy course are also analyzed. Finland tried to ensure its security by pursuing policy of neutrality and at the same time developing especially good relations with the Soviet Union as a preventive measure. Mikhail Gorbachev changed not only the Soviet Union but also the dynamics of Finnish-Soviet relations. Finland was able to act more assuredly and independently, nevertheless its politicians still employed caution and well-established wait-and-see policy. The changing nature of the integration within the European Communities was another strong incentive to the foreign policy change. For there was a danger of isolation and disadvantageous trade condition if a small state like Finland opted to stay outside the quickly developing Common European Market and political union. Also in the early 1990s the Warsaw Pact, the Eastern bloc as well as the Soviet Union itself were dissolved, effectively changing the international world order. During this period Finland was able to establish more even relations with Soviet Union, respectively Russia as its main...
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The implication of Swiss neutrality during the Second World War (international political aspect)
Jandová, Zuzana ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Matějka, Zdeněk (referee)
The thesis analyses the importance and benefits of Swiss neutrality during the Second World War, both for Switzerland itself, and for the two fighting parties. During the war, country was surrounded by territory that fell under German influence, so Switzerland was forced to cooperate extensively with the Third Reich. Not only this situation but also dependence on foreign trade forced the country to deal mainly with its northern neighbour. Its role as a neutral intermediary was not used, as the Allies refused to enter into any kind of peace with Germany. The thesis also deals with the question whether Switzerland preserved its neutrality at all, why was it spared Hitler's conquests and what is the view of its neutrality on moral grounds.
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European Union, Exemplary Finland and Reluctant Sweden - Past or Reality?
Nedvědová, Anna ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (referee)
European union is today one of the most important integration groupings in the world, uniting 28 relatively diverse states with various approaches towards integration. This bachelor thesis examine approaches of two of EU member states, Finland and Sweden. Its goal is to decide whether common perception of Finland as a model member state and Sweden as a reluctant one is still valid nowadays, namely in the context of their attitudes towards Common Security and Defense Policy. As a theoretical framework for this examination serves liberal intergovernmentalism created by Andrew Moravcsik, most importantly its part concerning national preferences. Theoretical chapter is followed by a characteristic of national identities of Finland and Sweden and evaluation of the progress of European integration in this region up to now. Third chapter deal with activities of Finland and Sweden within Common Security and Defense Policy of the EU.
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The position of Switzerland in international relations
Králová, Kateřina ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Matějka, Zdeněk (referee)
The present bachelor thesis follows up the development of the Switzerland's position in the international relations. The aim of the thesis is to analyse the circumstances of the inception and the progress of permanent neutrality of a small state, their influence on its current position and especially its significance in the contemporary international system. All of the small states make efforts to find an effective security strategy at affordable costs and on the high level of the security. Switzerland is a state with marginal influence on the development of the international political scene which seeks opportunities to exercise neutrality in the current world order. The thesis is divided into four chapters, the first gives the definition of the small state and the neutrality, including its codification, rights and duties. The other three chapters focus on the distinctive case of Swiss permanent neutrality, its development, and possible threats to the future of the state. An important part of the final chapter is the criticism of Swiss neutrality and possible ways in which Switzerland could set out to retain its permanent neutrality.
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Small states in international relations: a comparison of the foreign policy of Switzerland and Denmark
Minarovič, Tomáš ; Sršeň, Radim (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
Although especially the big countries and great powers attracted the attention of other states in the past, it is not entirely considered to be so today. Small states are playing an increasingly important role in the field of international relations and attract increasing attention of larger states, international organizations, politicians and researchers in the area of international relations. Bachelor thesis describes the definition and behavior of small states, focusing on their foreign policy. At the example of two small countries - Switzerland and Denmark - it compares their basic foreign policy goals and foreign policy tools. These tools are diplomacy, economic means, neutrality and security policy.
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