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The comparison of contemporary situation of USA and EU in the world economy
Drahorád, Jan ; Neumann, Pavel (advisor) ; Němcová, Ingeborg (referee)
The thesis focuses on the contemporary situation of the European Union and the United States in the world economy. By the help of basic economic indicators, it evaluates and compares actual economic development of both regions, especially in the new millennium. It also points to possible changes in mutual standing which have evolved in the process of economic development over the last few years by the influence of various factors such as natural disasters, wars in different parts of the world, world crisis, but also the process of globalization and continuing expansion of the EU. Above all the thesis focuses on international trade of these main centers, its structure and mutual cooperation. Main macroeconomic indicators are also identified, namely GDP growth, unemployment and inflation. These form the basis for comparison of both centers from an economic strength and development point of view and lead to the concluding main economic development concepts. Also analyzed are the two main currencies: the American dollar and the euro, their mutual interaction, and development of the exchange rate USD/EUR.
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Its International and Political Contexts
Golovčenková, Valerie ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
The bachelor thesis titled "The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Its International and Political Contexts" deals with the attitude and involment of the United States of America, the Soviet Union (and later the Russian Federation), the European Union and the United Nations Organisation concerning the issue of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each chapter dedicated to one of these main members of the Middle East conflict describes the historical dimensions of their involvement, their interests, policy as well as the impact of their influence on the development of the situation in this region. The final chapter analyses their colabouration within the so called Quartet, with the main emphasis on their common project concerning the establishment of definite peace in the Middle East, which is the plan known as the Roadmap. Possible reasons of the failure of the peace process are evaluated at the end of this paper and steps leading to a final adjustment of the relations of this stagnant conflict are proposed.
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Circumstances associated with announcement of so called Marshall plan
Beran, Jiří ; Tajovský, Ladislav (advisor) ; Krček, Matěj (referee)
This bachelor thesis analyses the situation which ocurred on the field of foreign relations in the two-year period after the World War Two. The main subject of my interest is foreign policy practised by the United States between years 1945-1947. Immediate postwar enthusiasm of president F. D. Roosvelt towards the ongoing colaboration with the Soviet Union was replaced by Truman's much cautious approach. It was Kennan's "Long Telegram" which ment the definite deflection of the White House to consider Stalin as an ally. The friction between world-powers escalated in the first half of 1947. The Congress approved the aid for Greece and Turkey (Truman Doctrine) meaning the oncoming of containment. Following that and regarding the European situation which appeared as a key one for the future worldwide arrangement, the Marshall Plan was announced on the 5th June 1947. My thesis offers answers to the following questions. What stood on the background of the decisions thanks to them the United States have chosen this direction? Did any other alternatives exist? What were the concrete consequences of the new American foreign politics?
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Argentine - U.S. Bilateral Relations during military junta (1976 - 1983)
Žáčková, Michaela ; Dvořáková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Němec, Jan (referee)
The topic of this diploma thesis is Argentine - U.S. bilateral relations during the rule of military junta in Argentina from 1976 to 1983. It deals with the most discussed topics such as human rights violations, grain embargo towards USSR, Falkland islands war, cooperation and competition in Central America, nuclear cooperation. It covers period from the fall of government of María Estela Isabel de Perón and the rise of military junta to the resignation of Leopoldo Galtieri and celebration of free elections in 1983 in Argentina. From the USA side it covers periods of the late Ford administration, entire Carter administration and first years of Reagan administration.
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US Embargo Toward Cuba and Its Impact on US and Cuban Economies
Mertl, Filip ; Dvořáková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Němec, Jan (referee)
The subject of this thesis is the embargo imposed by the United States on Cuba. The first part of the thesis examines embargo as an instrument of foreign policy as well as its place in US foreign policy. The second part deals with the evolution of the embargo toward Cuba in political context from events preceding its declaration until recent months. The last part analyses impact of the embargo on the economies of Cuba and the United States.
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U.S. position in international trade
Černý, Lukáš ; Štěrbová, Ludmila (advisor) ; Taušer, Josef (referee)
The first chapter of the thesis analyzes the current economic development in the United States and assess its impact on the development of foreign trade. Emphasis is placed on the impact of financial crisis, weakening U.S. dollar against other world currencies and the state of balance of payments. The second chapter aims to present the direction of U.S. trade policy, its objectives, instruments and institutional support. The third chapter is devoted to the position of the United States in the multilateral trading system and their role in intergovernmental organizations in the field of international trade.
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Political, social and cultural integration of the immigrants from India in the United States of America
Rezková, Hana ; Dvořáková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Chalupský, Rudolf (referee)
This paper deals with the political, social and cultural integration of the immigrants from India in the United States of America. The last and so far the biggest wave of Asian Indian immigration to the U.S. began after 1965 with the passage of the new Immigration Act. Today, there are more than 2.5 million Asian Indian immigrants living in the U.S. The aim of this thesis is to analyze the chronology of events and history of U.S. immigration laws concerning Asian, and particularly Asian Indian, immigrants. Building on this analysis, the goal is further to show how the immigrants were being discriminated against and how they managed to integrate successfully into the mainstream American society despite many cases of refusal and acts based on prejudice. The Social Integration part analyzes possible problems in the Asian Indian immigrant family living in the U.S., their attitudes towards education, and finally their success at work. The Cultural Integration part includes the topic of multiculturalism, issues of conflict and communication, differences between the American and Indian culture, as well as religion, holidays, and traditions.
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