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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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Ethnicity as a factor of development in Rwanda
Čapková, Martina ; Kochan, Jan (advisor) ; Havlová, Radka (referee)
Ethnicity as a factor of development in Rwanda examines how much is the ethnicity a crucial element in the development of this African country. Essay evaluates historical events and the current state of Rwanda, so that it can comprehensively assess the role currently played by ethnicity, and its influence in the future. The importance of ethnicity is closely related to the success rate of the national postgenocide reconciliation.
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The Impacts of China on Africa
Smolníková, Markéta ; Kochan, Jan (advisor) ; Volenec, Otakar (referee)
This thesis deals with the impact of China on the economic development of its largest trade partners in Africa since the foundation of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) with the emphasis on the development. The analysis is based on the indicators of economic performance, economic activity and economic development among which the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) and the Human Development Index (HDI) figure. The final research on the basis of chosen indicators did not prove definite influence of China on the economic development of South Africa, Angola, Egypt, Nigeria and Sudan for its broad approach. However, it sheds new light into the studying of Chinese impacts and according to the the author it may be a source of new piece of knowledge on the topic when examined more profoundly with regard to single aspects of chosen indices.
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Political developments in Vietnam from 1954 to the present
Nguyen, Cong Hung ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Kochan, Jan (referee)
The diploma thesis titled "Political developments in Vietnam from 1954 to the present" focuses on the political development of Vietnam after the war in Indochina until present days. It describes what led Ho Chi Minh to adopt communism, after what and by whom he was inspired and why communism has nowadays still a strong position in Vietnam. The main attention is devoted to the reforms of Doi Moi, that have lifted the country's economy. It outlines the positive and negative aspects following the introduction of these reforms.
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The prosecution of crimes committed during the Rwanda genocide
Frantesová, Ivana ; Kochan, Jan (advisor) ; Trávníčková, Zuzana (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the prosecution of crimes committed during the Rwanda genocide at both international and national level. The thesis focuses mainly on the activity of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), national courts and the activities of the Gacaca courts. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate the impact of the respective institutions on restoration of justice and achieving peace and national reconciliation in Rwanda based on their in-depth analysis.
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The role of the diplomacy by asserting of the national interest: Tibet (case study)
Pospíšilová, Linda ; Lehmannová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Kochan, Jan (referee)
The term "National interest" is used very often and in different contexts. Frequently is connected with the sentence:" The aim of our policy is to protect national interests." What actually is national interest? Who decides about it? By which means are national interests asserted? In the first chapter of this thesis are defined following terms: the nation, the state, the ethnic group, the national identity and character. The second chapter is focused on national interest and its different interpretation by basic theoretic approaches of the International relations. The third part works with the term "Diplomacy", particularly with public and cultural diplomacy, which is one of the tools of asserting national interest. In the last chapter are all the findings about the national interest and diplomacy applied on the particular example, Tibet, which is nowadays one of the focuses of tension in the world. To contextualize the issue, I also introduced briefly the history of Tibet, Tibet-China relations, the great powers 'view and the Dalai Lama, who is both the highest spiritual and also mundane leader in Tibet, great diplomat, upholder of the Tibetan's national interest and the human rights in generally.
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Property of the Moon – Provision of International Public Law vs. Private Initiatives
Lupač, Petr ; Trávníčková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Kochan, Jan (referee)
The goal of this thesis is to contribute to the understanding of the legal regulations of Outer Space and the Moon and to answer the question of whether the sale of land on the Moon is in accordance with international law. At first, the author will define the term of international space. Secondly, Outer Space which is predominantly exulted by the fundamental instrument of space law - the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies - will be characterised. This legal regulation is further expanded on by the Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies. Attention will also be given to private initiatives relating to purported claims to proprietary rights to plots of land on the Moon. The thesis will evaluate the arguments arising from international law as well as the arguments from the sphere of private initiatives. The last chapter will include an analysis of the legal regulation of mining of the Moon's natural resources and the proprietary claims thereto.
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The Role of NGOs in the Kimberley Process: Zimbawe Case Study
Krempaská, Michaela ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Kochan, Jan (referee)
This thesis deals with the issue of blood diamonds and the role of NGOs in the Kimberley Process. The theoretical part explains the concept of "blood diamonds" and decsribes conflict resolution in international relations and the status of NGOs in international relations. The practical part describes the role of NGOs in the Kimberley process (their role in adopting the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme), evaluates the situation in Zimbabwe after the discovery of the diamond fields in Chiadzwa and describes the subsequent reaction of the Kimberley Process for blood diamonds in Zimbabwe. The thesis deals with the criticism of the Kimberley Process -- NGOs criticise the Kimberley process mainly for its inefficiency, lack of transparency and inadequate control mechanisms.
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