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The Influence of US Foreign Policy on Cambodia between 1969 and 1975
Pytelová, Zuzana ; Bečka, Jan (advisor) ; Raška, Francis (referee)
This thesis analyzes the actions of American foreign policy in the years 1969 - 1975 and focuses mainly on the presidency of Richard Nixon. First, the thesis outlines the characteristics of American foreign policy in the context of the Cold War and briefly maps the situation in Cambodia and the US before Nixon's inauguration. Other parts are providing detailed analysis of Nixon decisions, often secret before the US Congress and the American public. Thesis reflects the impacts of operation Menu that helped to expand Vietnam War into Cambodia. Next five years America supported very weak Lon Nol's regime which was only possible with significant material and economic aid as well as air support represented by B-52 bombers. After signing the Paris Peace Accords US officials were clear that the long-term Lon Nol's government is an unachievable dream. After the ban of the US Congress concerning the bombing of Cambodia in 1973, the communist Khmer Rouge fully expressed their idea of Marxist revolution. They were gaining their power since early 70s with support of the Vietnamese Communists and Chinese. In 1975 Khmer Rouge conquered the main city Phnom Penh and American foreign policy was given an unprecedented defeat, a few days later highlighted with the fall of Saigon. In conclusion, I will summarize the...
US Foreign Policy towards Turkey in the 21st Century
Brach, Radim ; Bečka, Jan (advisor) ; Anděl, Petr (referee)
With the end of Cold War Turkey found itself in power vacuum created by the fall of Soviet Union. American-Turkish relations at that time lowered its priority-status and 90s in general are perceived as a "lost decade" for the relations. During that time, traditional secular parties in Turkey experienced a loss on electorate. Therefore space emerged for a new party which will respect (at least partly) democratic rules and at the same time will be based on Muslim traditions. The party was AKP lead by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Almost simultaneously George W. Bush became the President of the United States and both countries started to cooperate closely especially after 9/11 attacks. Although the AKP supports fighting terrorism (Turkey has problems with Kurdish terrorism) and Turkey supported Afghan mission, relations of both countries started deteriorating soon. Turkish stances towards Iraq War, together with bad communication by political elites of both countries lead to colder bilateral relations. Turkish approach towards foreign policy in the region is one of the leading factors for the quality of relations. During the past decade, Turkey tried "zero-problem" policy with its neighbors, which was not always feasible and led to little success. With Barack Obama taking the office the relations started...
Motivation of the Hispanic immigrants for their immigration as one of the possible determining factors of the heterogeneity of this minority in the USA
Holubová, Eliška ; Bečka, Jan (advisor) ; Kozák, Kryštof (referee)
Due to certain cultural similarities, the immigrants from Latin America and the Hispanic minority in the USA are often regarded as a compact and homogenous group, but in fact they are not. The differences within the Hispanic minority have been traced in many ways. This Bachelor's thesis Motivation of the Hispanic immigrants for their immigration as one of the possible determining factors of the heterogeneity of this minority in the USA surveys the initiatives and the main reasons of the Hispanic immigrants for their immigration to the United States as one of the criteria for assessing the diversity within the Hispanic minority. On the sample of numerically prominent ethnic subgroups (Mexican, Cuban and Salvadoran), which represent the Hispanic minority, there are analyzed the main push and pull factors motivating them for immigration to the USA. On the example of Mexican, Cuban and Salvadoran immigration the author in her thesis responds the question whether there really are different motives for Hispanic immigrants for immigration to the United States and if there are some in which way they differ. The author concludes that despite some analogies, groups are motivated by different combinations of push and pull factors. Similarly looking motives or reasons for their immigration are moreover...
U.S. - Chinese relations during Obama's first term: 2009-12.
Michaláková, Markéta ; Bečka, Jan (advisor) ; Sehnálková, Jana (referee)
Obama's administration approach towards People Republic of China (PRC) has changed during its first term from a very benevolent view to a tougher line. At first Obama used a concept, which had been established during the Bush administration - concept of viewing China as a "responsible stakeholder". This concept portrayed China as a country responsible towards international system. Later Obama's administration introduced a concept of "pivot to Asia", which deepened American engagement in the region and which should have posed a counterweight to Chinese growing influence in this area. The main purpose of this thesis is to describe and analyze foreign policy concepts of Obama's administration towards PRC as well as description and analysis of Chinese foreign political concepts (peaceful development and harmonious world). The next part of this paper focuses on analysis of two aspects of relations between these two countries: diplomatic relations and human rights issues, which both prove the assumption that Obama's approach towards PRC has changed during his first term in office.
The Impact of the Armenian Lobby on American Foreign Policy on the Development of Section 907 from 1992 to 2002: Possibilities and Limits of Ethnic Lobbies Within US Legislative Process
Plaňanská, Jana ; Bečka, Jan (advisor) ; Aslan, Emil (referee)
Bachelor thesis deals with the impact of ethnic lobbies on US Foreign policy, its aim is to find out by which mechanisms and to which extent can ethnic lobbies really exert their influence on American legislative process. In order to achieve that the thesis examines the influence of the Armenian lobby on US Foreign policy on the development of Section 907, an amendment of Freedom Support Act, in the period from 1992 to 2002. The amendment was accepted thanks to broad activities of the Armenian lobby in 1992. However, it was waived already in 2002 due to fundamental geopolitical changes and in spite of active efforts of the lobby. In order to understand deep processes leading up to these two important milestones of Armenian lobby influence, the thesis is divided into three chapters. Whereas the first one examines the specific development of Armenian community in the USA leading up to the unique structure of two completely independent, yet at the same time highly effective, interest groups, the second and the third one offer a detailed analysis of Section 907. Both chapters consequently focus on the processes leading up to its approval and waiver as well as mechanisms, by which the Armenian lobby tried to exert its influence within American Congress. The conclusion of the thesis summarizes its main...
The Tea Party Movement and Its Impact on Amecican Politics
Kucer, Maxim ; Bečka, Jan (advisor) ; Raška, Francis (referee) ; Calda, Miloš (referee)
The end of the year 2007, during the presidential campaign of Republican congressman Ron Paul, was the first time when the modern Tea Party movement appeared on American political scene. In a short period of time the Tea Party became a significant political force that endorsed many successful candidates in 2010 midterm elections and put pressure on established political parties to follow the will of the people. This thesis, written primarily as a political affairs analysis, examines origins of this grassroots movement and its impact on American politics. Put in a broader historical and socio- economic context, this work tries to create a notion of movement's probable future. The thesis is divided into three major parts. First chapter provides an insight into the historical origins of the modern Tea Party movement and also the birth of populism in the United States. The following part looks into the formation of Tea Party and describes the most important organizations connected with the movement and how they influenced its activities. The third part is focused on the most relevant Tea Party protests and in form of a case study assesses its influence on 2010 midterm elections.
The impact of the first oil crisis on the United States of America
Nováková, Markéta ; Bečka, Jan (advisor) ; Svoboda, Karel (referee)
The Bachelor's thesis investigates the impact of the first oil crisis, which meant an end of era of cheap oil. Because of the energy crisis at the beginning of the 1970s, when oil supply almost did not suffice to high demand, producing countries associated in Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries had for the first time a favorable position in negotiating with oil companies. In October 1973 representatives of the producing countries reduced drilling of oil and imposed embargo on the United States of America as retaliation for american support to Israel during Jom Kippur war. Thus they abused dangerous situation to cause shortage in oil market. Rising prize of oil should have compensated growing inflation and compel the United States to change its policy toward Israel. Other argument of OPEC countries was that until oil is cheap, this non-renewable source will be wasted. The aim of this thesis is to find an answer to the question, how much the first oil crisis influenced the United States and compare whether the greatest changes happened in the field of oil trade and oil market, politics or in economy. After brief introduction of the first oil crisis, the thesis is subdivided into three main chapters, which deal with changes in oil trade and oil market, politics and in economy In the...
Comparison of the Economic, Political and Security Influence of the United States and China in Southeast Asia during the Bush Administration, 2001-2008
Vintnerová, Klára ; Bečka, Jan (advisor) ; Sehnálková, Jana (referee)
After the end of the Cold War, there was the only one remaining super power, the United states of America. Due to its strong position, it could influence situation in various regions of the world, also in Southeast Asia. USA primarily supported respecting the human rights and democratic principles in this region, in addition to guaranteeing its long-term economic and security interests. From the beginning of the 21st century China, which is, thanks to its Four National Modernizations, since 1978 very intensively developing, asserted its own influence in Southeast Asia too. China's political and security influence is also rising in this region. Many globally important commercial routes (shipping lines) pass through region of Southeast Asia. These roads are crucial for the Chinese economic rise. USA has so far guaranteed the security of these lines in the Indian and Pacific Ocean. This bachelor thesis analyses the economic, political and security influence of the USA and China in this region on multilateral and bilateral bases. China used mainly economic influence (trading relations and direct foreign investments) in relations with Southeast Asian countries during the period under question. Contrary to China's stance, the Bush Administration concerned itself particularly with security cooperation and...
The United States Military: The Most Patriotic Social Welfare Program?
Aldorf, Marek ; Raška, Francis (advisor) ; Bečka, Jan (referee)
American social policy, which has been under the influence of neoliberal paternalism, has become highly selective and inefficient. That needs to be changed. A model solution has been found right in the United States, in one of its federal institutions: the U.S. Military. In the past several decades, it has developed from a simple tool of defense into a complex institution, where an almost perfect social system exists, which could serve as an example for the national system. The military social system wasn't established purely on altruism, but rather based on a strategic decision to build and sustain the most stable and efficient fighting force. As a consequence, universal health-care emerged, as well as free access to higher education, social-welfare programs for veterans etc. Thus, people within the military community tend to have higher educational attainment, employment rates and quality of family life than the general population in the US. As a result, the military has been increasingly used as a social program. Even though the military service is often thought to be reserved for lower socio-economic classes, American middle class has increasingly sought it out as well. Given the structural problems not only in the national social system, it has been looking for alternative ways to improve, or...

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