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Migration Flows in the Wake of the 2004 EU Enlargement: A Case
Knight, Splinter McCormick ; Lehmannová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (referee)
This paper examines the specific case of migration flows from Poland to the UK in the wake of the 2004 EU enlargement. Beginning with an analysis of the prevailing theories of migration, which attempt to both describe and predict the phenomenon, the paper moves on to an empirical analysis of migration flows in both Poland and the UK in the years immediately following enlargement. The effects of these flows on the internal market of the UK are examined through a comparison with other exogenous migration shocks that have impacted other countries in recent history. Finally, an attempt is made to evaluate the prevailing theories analyzed earlier in light of the empirical evidence.
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Democracy and the System of International Relations
Ducháč, Martin ; Lehmannová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (referee)
This master thesis focuses on Fukuyama's End of History thesis and the Theory of Democratic Peace. Broader theoretical framework is the liberal-idealist tradition of international relations. The basis for analysis is liberalism which is presented as a scientific research program. Liberal theory is chosen also due to the fact that it provides better explanation of contemporary complex and interconnected world. The analysis focuses on theoretical foundations of both theories and follows their main supporting arguments. Liberal-democratic system is interpreted as an emergent property and the consequence of spontaneous order (societal self-organization based on voluntary co-operation), i.e. as an outcome of an evolutionary process in a complex system with feedback. The consequence for the international system is that it can be no longer considered as mainly anarchical environment.
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The Role of Neutrality in the EU
Herbstová, Michaela ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (referee)
Neutrality is a political concept that can be observed in practice for several centuries. However, this concept is not an immutable but rather a variable one. The change of its form can also be seen in the evolvement of Swedish security policy. Sweden has long been seen as neutral state, but its security policy underwent a gradual transition within the years. Therefore, this thesis offers an analysis of transition of Swedish security policy since its beginning until nowadays and provides a closer focus on the mutual relationship of Swedish policy of neutrality and CSDP within the EU.
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The role of leadership in international relations: Osama bin Laden
Kurzweil, Matěj ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Kočišíková, Viera (referee)
The main goal of the thesis was to find out how important is the role of leaders and leadership in international relations and to use it on the example of Osama bin Laden. The first half of the thesis is describing ways of leadership and the role of a leader in international relations in the course of history. The second half focuses on Georg W. Bush but mainly Osama bin Laden and his way of becoming a leader and the circumstances of his death.
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Norway as a peace-keeping nation: a case study of the humanitarian assistance to Sudan
Žáková, Alice ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
The Kingdom of Norway has long been trying to present itself as a peace-keeping international actor. Using the case of Norwegian humanitarian and development assistance to Sudan, the thesis will try to find out whether the national values also influence the Norwegian model of peace-keeping nation, and estimate the efficiency of Norwegian humanitarian and development assistance. First two chapters introduce the basic values of Norwegian society and the conflict situation in Sudan for further analysis of activities of the Norwegian government and non-governmental organisations in Sudan. By comparing these projects with the strategic framework of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Norway's role in peace-building, it is shown that Norway is involved in all dimensions of this programme and is actively endeavouring to improve the situation in Sudan and to build peace.
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Nuclear weapons – inevitable element of world politics?
Tomahoghová, Jana ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Klusák, Miroslav (referee)
Nuclear weapons are from their first use near the end of World War II the topic of the unfailing debates in the world politics. Considering they are easily abusable they represent an important menace to the international security. The only possible solution is their complete elimination. However, nowadays we may think the nuclear disarmament could be finished a lot of barriers still exist and make it inlikely to be implemented. Perhaps the use of different new instruments in the international relations might once help to make the universal disarmament real.
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US Security Policy: Comparison of Iraq and Vietnam Conflict
Cardová, Hana ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Pospíšil, Tomáš (referee)
The conflict in Iraq is currently a heavily debated issue. Its comparison with the Vietnam War awakened many reactions and emotions. The main goal of the thesis is to find out whether these two conflicts are comparable and eventually draw conclusions for the future course in Iraq and for American security policy. The first part of the thesis is dedicated to the historical background of both conflicts; the second one analyzes security strategies of the United States of America. The third part consists of the comparison itself.
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Inconsistencies in Norwegian foreign policy
Olšiak, Matúš ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
Norwegian foreign policy can seem full of inconsistencies to an outside observer. In the field of integration and security policy, the country has been holding on to its own, unique way for a long time. It persistently refuses to enter the EU while at the same time seeking the closest possible relations with this institution. Also, In the field of security policy, a certain discord between traditional peacefulness and NATO membership can be felt. Closer analysis reveals, that the inconsistencies in Norway's relations with the EU are caused by the different stances of the political elites and the public towards the EU. At the same time, the seemingly contradictory aspects of the Norwegian security policy can be explained by a change of the traditional understanding of security into the so-called "comprehensive security" approach after the Cold War.
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