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Gibraltar in international relations
Vodenka, Aleš ; Kochan, Jan (advisor) ; Žalek, Lukáš (referee)
This Bachelor thesis addresses the status of Gibraltar in international relations. The issue is examined in the context of the process of decolonization. I have concentrated primarily on the analysis of development and current position of this British Overseas Territory. The territory is significantly affected by a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Spain since the second half of the last century. The thesis presents a framework of the question of Gibraltar, which aims to the ability to decide if it is currently possible to consider the territory to be de facto decolonized. Theoretically, Gibraltar is still on the UN list of Non-Self-Governing Territories, i.e. subject to the decolonization process. From understanding the concept of decolonization, the analysis of the politico historical development of Gibraltar, putting the issue into framework of the UN and examining arguments of the relevant parties in connection with the territorial dispute I come to the conclusion that it is the persisting dispute which keeps the territory from being internationally recognized as decolonized. But - considering the right to self-determination a paramount principle of international law - it is paradoxical that not only did the Gibraltarians speak out in favour of the present status of their country, but they also contributed to shaping it, which implies that they currently do not consider themselves a residue of colonial rule.
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Algerian war
Švecová, Eliška ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Eichler, Jan (referee)
This thesis deals with the circumstances leading to the decolonization of Algeria. The aim of the thesis is to analyze French-Algerian relations during the Algerian war, especially to determine the specific features of Algeria and its importance for France. Another aim is the analysis of two opposite groups: the French nationalist organization Secret Army Organization whose objective was maintenance of French Algeria, and National Liberation Front which, in contrary, desired to gain the Algerian independence. The work also deals with the events on the French political scene whose changes considerably influenced following the development of the Algerian question.
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Decolonization of India and British economy
Horešovský, Jan ; Stellner, František (advisor) ; Kovář, Martin (referee)
This thesis deals with the economic and political circumstances leading to the decolonization of India. The aim of thesis is to analyze the political and economic situation in British India since the beginning of World War II until 1947. The work deals with key political negotiations, which immediately led to the decolonization of India. Also analyzes the impact of the World War II and the following years on industry, agriculture and foreign trade. It also discusses the issues of war funding and state finance during the World War II and explores its impact on the situation in India.
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The position of France in the Mediterranean and North Africa
Lorková, Aneta ; Nechvátal, Martin (advisor) ; Novotná, Yvona (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to introduce the Maghreb countries and the historical background and current events to clarify the common issues between the two shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Specifically, this thesis introduces the relations between Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, Libya with their former colonial power, France. Although Libya differs in many aspects from the other Maghreb countries, it cannot be isolated in the region. Thus this thesis, with the emphasis to the differences, takes Libya also in account. This thesis also aims to define the current foreign policy of France towards the Maghreb countries and outlines the strengths and weaknesses of current and future mutual cooperation.
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Comparison of political and economic development of the Democratic Republic of Congo-Kinshasa and the Republic of Congo-Brazzaville
Nováková, Vendula ; Pavlík, Petr (advisor) ; Tunkrová, Věra (referee)
The presented thesis "Comparison of political and economic development of the Democratic Republic of Congo-Kinshasa and the Republic of Congo-Brazzaville" aims to familiarize the reader with political and economic development of these countries on the background of historical events from early history to the present day, to analyze their differences, and to find the cause of greater economic prosperity of the Republic of Congo. The paper deals with the current situation in both countries, points to the steps that the countries make, and presents their perspective for the future. The first four chapters of the thesis are based mainly on indirect political and economic comparison with an emphasis on the dominant ruling of Mobutu Sese Seko in the DRC and Denis Sassou Nguesso in the RC. The fifth chapter determines the differences of the economic development of the countries by using various economic indicators.
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The effect of colonialism on the Commonwealth of Nation´s economy
Fialová, Barbora ; Cihelková, Eva (advisor) ; Bič, Josef (referee)
The objective of this thesis is to find out, whether historical colonial relationships have some impacts on today's world economy. I concentrated myself on British Empire and consequently rising British Commonwealth of Nations. First of all, historical contexts connected with colonialism are discussed, than specifics of British colonialism are characterised. Also the decolonisation is mentioned as the end of this historical period. Later on, the thesis is dealing with Commonwealth itself. In the last chapter the contemporary relationships within the Commonwealth are analysed.
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The Future of Western Sahara
Juklová, Jana ; Kváča, Vladimír (advisor) ; Kochan, Jan (referee)
The thesis deals with the international law situation of Western Sahara. It analyses the historical development of Western Sahara, in particular its decolonization, and by means of the analysis of the proposed solutions it tries to reach the actual status of the area and outlines some possibilities of the future development. The right of self-determination of Saharawi people is the key issue and appears in many resolutions of the United Nations dealing with Western Sahara. This territory is the topic of long-lasting disputes between Morocco and the Front Polisario. Attempts to solve the problem have lasted for many years but there has been almost no advance because of the different attitudes of the parties. Not only neighbouring countries but also other states with the special interests in the region interfere in the negotiations. Since 1991, when the ceasefire came into effect after many years of the military conflict, the proposals of solution have been refused.
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Relations between France and its (former) colonies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Jakabovičová, Lucia ; Kváča, Vladimír (advisor) ; Kochan, Jan (referee)
The paper aims to provide basic characteristics and describe specific features of relations between France and its colonized territories in Sub-Saharan Africa or sovereign states formed in their place. Various aspects of these relations are evaluated along with their development and transformations during three periods: the period of colonial dominion, transition towards the independence of colonies, and immediately following the declaration of independence. Together with particular forms of political, economic, and cultural cooperation, motivations of parties for maintaining this cooperation and actual benefits for individual parties are considered. The paper provides comprehensive overview of the problem implying that French political interests in Sub-Saharan Africa were not diminished by the loss of colonies; the assertion of these interests merely adopted less ostensible but equally effective forms.
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Velká Británie - Vybrané etapy z procesu dekolonizace
Tůmová, Jana ; Kučerová, Irah (advisor) ; Potužáková, Zuzana (referee)
Hlavním cílem mé práce je posouzení jednotlivých vybraných etap dekolonizace Britského impéria s přihlédnutím k politickým a ekonomickým jevům, které se na tomto procesu odrazily a ovlivnily jeho průběh. První část je obecně zaměřena na celkový dekolonizační proces, jeho hlavní etapy a zásadní události v těchto etapách, které určovaly hlavní rysy dekolonizačního procesu, druhá část se blíže zaměřuje na specifika rozpadu impéria v jednotlivých zemích, konkrétně Indii a Iráku.
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