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The Potential of Estonia as a Small State in International Relations
Růžičková, Kateřina ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Peterková, Jana (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on Estonia as a small state and its potential and position in international relations, it also focuses on Estonian economy and its foreign policy. First chapter concerns terms such as a small state, foreign policy and foreign policy of a small state and their possible definitions or characteristics. Second chapter focuses briefly on Estonian history, Estonian transformation to democratic state and current situation of Estonia. It also describes some Estonian specifics, its values and it briefly concerns Estonian culture. Next chapter focuses on Estonian foreign policy, its objectives, development and changes that have been implemented after gaining independance. Last chapter analyses Estonian economy and domains where Estonia has a good position or much better position than other states or even where Estonia shows especial potential. It also describes transformation of Estonian economy after gaining independance in 1991 and its reorientaion to the West. This chapter also focuses on five selected international indexes and it compares Estonian position in them with positions of other states.
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Perception of Otherness in Europe – Analysis of the Media Discourse before The United Kingdom European Union Membership Referendum 2016
Kutišová, Zuzana ; Kratochvíl, Petr (advisor) ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (referee)
The thesis contributes to explaining the perception of otherness in Europe by conducting the analysis of the media discourse before The United Kingdom European Union membership referendum in 2016. The aim of this thesis is to identify the key concepts used in the media discourse to construct the internal and external otherness in Europe and to reflect the consequences of this practice. The thesis is based on the theory of critical geopolitics which helps us to understand how the social construction of territory and identity works. The result of this thesis is to answer the following question: how was the otherness in Europe described by the British press during the days before the referendum and how was the result affected by this description?
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Communication and media aspect of Slovak presidency in the Council of the European Union
Tvrdoňová, Zuzana ; Peterková, Jana (advisor) ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on communication and media factor of Slovak presidency in the Council of the European Union which took place in the second half of 2017. The aim of the thesis is to approach communication and media aspect in detail, review Slovak organisational and presentation ambitions and provide a perception of Slovakia in this role. The thesis partly deals with public diplomacy of Slovak Republic. It concerns branding strategy adopted before the presidency was held in order to improve image of the country abroad. The accomplished presentation results are evaluated at the end, as well as the communication with domestic and foreign media.
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Role of an association as a non-state actor in the public diplomacy of the Czech Republic
Zajíčková, Lucie ; Peterková, Jana (advisor) ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (referee)
The bachelor thesis defines the role of an association in the Czech Republic's public diplomacy. AIESEC, the biggest organization run by students in the world, was chosen as an example. This thesis is focused on the internships which are organized by AIESEC and aim to develop the international cooperation. Interviewing the interns was used as a method for the role definition. Per the thesis AIESEC as a non-state actor supports the fulfillment of strategy of the foreign policy of the Czech Republic and interns actively participate in building the brand of our country. The thesis contains the outcomes from interviews with interns as well as recommendation which might by interesting mostly for AIESEC but also inspiration for other associations with similar goals.
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National Identity and the European Union: case study of Brexit
Etijoro, Leslie Oghenekaro ; Doležal, Tomáš (advisor) ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (referee)
since the origin of the European it has experienced different challenges ranging from security, migration, terrorism, and economic issues. However, there is a challenge that is imminent and more threatening to the European Union, Nationality of its member-states. the challenge of nationality has plagued the E.U. and this research intend to analyse the impact of nationality in the context of Brexit. The main question here is the analysis of the impact of nationality in the British policy of Brexit. What and how did nationality influence the Brexit. And also a quantitative and a qualitative analysis of the British-E.U. policy before the Brexit. Literature, Books 1. Bruyn, S.T. (2005). A Civil Republic Beyond Capitalism and Nationalism. Bloomfield, CT, Kumarian Press. 2. Viotti, P.R., & Kauppi, M. V. (2008). International Relations and World Politics, Security, Economy, Identity. Harlow, Prentice Hall. 3. Woodwell, D. (2007). Nationalism in International Relations, Norms, Foreign Policy, and Enmity. New York, Palgrave Macmillan. Articles 1. Ashcroft, R., & Bevir, M. (2016). Pluralism, National Identity and Citizenship:Britain after Brexit. The Political Quarterly, Vol. 87, (No. 3), 355to359. 2. Fontana, C. G., & Parsons, C. (2014). One Womans Prejudice: Did Margaret Thatcher Cause Britains Anti Europeanism? Journal of Common Market Studies, Vol. 53(No. 1), 89to105. 3. Goodwin, M. J. & Heath, O. (2016). The 2016 Referendum, Brexit and the LeftBehind, An Aggregate-level Analysis of theResult. The Political Quarterly Vol. 87, (No. 3), 323to332. 4. Henderson, A. & McEwen N. (2005). Do Shared Values Underpin National Identity? Examining the Role of Values in National Identity in Canada and the United Kingdom. National Identities, 7(2) 173to191. 5. Martin, A. K. (2012). National Identity Infrastructures, Lessons from the United Kingdom. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology Volume 386 of the series. 44to55. 6. Oliver, T. (2015). To be or not to be in Europe: is that the question? Britains European question and an in/out referendum. International Affairs, Vol. 91(No. 1), 77to91. 7. Whitman R. G. (2016). Brexit or Bremain, What Future for the UKs European Diplomatic Strategy? International Affairs Vol. 92(No. 3) 509to529. Methodology Quantitative and qualitative content analysis
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China and Its Role in the Transformation of the Current World Order
Safarli, Samir ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Garlick, Jeremy Alan (referee)
The thesis investigates the issues related to the transformation of the world order and China s role in this transformation. The findings of the research confirm that China has been able to establish itself as a global power, and as of today struggles for strengthening its positions as a global economic, military and geopolitical dominator. China s aggressive policies go in contrast with the interests of the United States and the US Western allies, which leads to constantly growing tensions between global powers. The recent development of events related to the issues of Taiwan and North Korea testifies that the opposition between the US and China should be expected to keep growing. This contributes to the steady transformation of the world order, making it more fragile and vulnerable. Any start of direct military confrontation between global powers could put an ultimate end to the existing international balance of powers and status quo, thus brining major damage to global security.
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Propaganda and Communication of the Islamic State
Slachová, Ivana ; Druláková, Radka (advisor) ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (referee)
The thesis concentrates on propaganda from the theoretical point of view that is later applied to the example of the Islamic state. The aim of the thesis is to analyze propaganda of the Islamic State between the years 2006-2016. This period is divided into three spells. The first chapter defines propaganda, its´ tools, targets and pillars. The second chapter focuses on the Islamic state and its´ ideology and the media it uses to spread its´ propaganda. Foreign fighters are a frequent target of the propaganda, therefore, the third chapter focuses on them and the process of their radicalisation. The final chapter applies the theory of propaganda to the Islamic State and identifies the tools and pillars of propaganda in all three time spells.
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Developments and Changes in Swedish Security Policy in the Context of Globalization
Rolenc, Jan Martin ; Eichler, Jan (advisor) ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (referee) ; Krč, Miroslav (referee) ; Kraftová, Ivana (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to examine the aspects and benefits of neutrality for both Sweden and the international community, to look for the causes of its current changing and problematic situation and to identify the opportunities it still offers. The text therefore answers these research questions: What was the contribution of neutrality to Sweden's security policy in the 20th century? What was the contribution of Swedish neutrality to the international community in the 20th century? What has changed and how that, since the end of the Cold War, Swedish neutrality has been transformed? What opportunities does Swedish security policy offer today? In accordance with the aims and questions, the topic is elaborated as an historical interpretive (and explanatory) and literature-assessing dissertation. Its first part (chapter 1) is a conceptual analysis and a state of the art review of the wider context of the topic. The second part (chapters 2 and 3) is a qualitative single case study. As to theory, the thesis draws from liberalism, constructivism and the Copenhagen School of Security Studies. The changes in (international) security and Swedish security policy and neutrality are interpreted in the context of globalisation processes. The text identifies two notions of security - military and open/liberal, which it links to two dimensions of political neutrality - realistic and idealistic and, by applying them, answers the questions asked. It concludes that the Swedish security policy or neutrality has been and is primarily about finding effective and legitimate alternatives and ways to implement them in a transforming, complex and uncertain world.
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Security Integration Processes in the Post-Soviet Space
Švec, Jan ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Cibulková, Petra (referee)
The thesis deals with the topic of security integration processes in the post-Soviet space, and focuses on the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). The aim of the thesis is to specify the character of the CSTO from the perspective of collective security theories. The first part of the thesis studies different approaches to the concept of collective security. The result of the first part is the specification of criterions, which allow to identify collective security organization. The second part describes the characteristics of post-Soviet space and integration processes in the post-Soviet space. The third part analyses the Collective Security Treaty Organization. The conclusion provides arguments, why CSTO is not a collective security organization and why it should rather be considered as a collective defense organization.
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Dopady ukrajinské krize na zahraniční a bezpečnostní politiku EU ve Východní Evropě.
Hejret, Richard ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (advisor) ; Jebavá, Jaroslava (referee)
Firstly, this bachelor thesis will evaluate the current foreign and security policy of the European Union (EU) in Eastern Europe. Second, it will attempt to analyze the crisis in Ukraine and its impacts on these policies. Additionally, I am proposing an alteration to the current EU security strategy. This alteration is based on three possible future scenarios: greater cooperation among EU member states, closer coordination between EU member states and NATO, as well as furthering cooperation between the EU and Russian Federation.
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