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A model of two-level politics: the case of I.R. Iran's nuclear program
Habibpour Moghaddam, Ehsan ; Tesař, Jakub (advisor) ; Karlas, Jan (referee)
This research undertakes an exploration of the intricate dynamics in foreign policy strategies between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran (I.R.), primarily focusing on the I.R.'s nuclear program. A game theory framework forms the basis of this study, helping to elucidate the complex interplay between international diplomacy, domestic political forces, and strategic decision-making mechanisms. After conducting a chronological examination of the nuclear issue, from its origins through to the ongoing negotiations, this study introduces several models. These are built upon the theoretical pillars established by De Mesquita's (2010) work on modeling I.R.-U.S. nuclear controversy and Putnam's (1988) analysis of the interplay between domestic and international politics. These models capture two significant elements: 1) the substantial influence of domestic politics within both countries on foreign policy outcomes, and 2) how shifts in each influential parameter within the model affect the outcome of the game. The study underscores how the dynamics of factors such as potential for military action, perceived power status of the involved players, and domestic political pressures critically influence each country's negotiation strategies and potential outcomes within the game's structure. Additionally,...
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Trade relations between USA and China during Trump's presidency
Skuratov, Alexandr ; Tesař, Jakub (advisor) ; Benáček, Vladimír (referee)
This thesis will analyse the impact of Donald Trump as the President of the United States on trade with China during his office, comparing it to Barack Obama and Joseph Biden's terms. The paper will look at both the political and economic consequences of Trump's actions and decisions, together with the response to them from the Chinese side. The Trade War, together with other Trump's economic decisions towards Asia, resulted in tensions which led to a partial loss of the United States' position in that region and a worsening of relations with China. With the help of the comparative analysis method, the research concludes that Trump had an enormous impact on trade with China but the same external factors as Covid-19 also heavily influenced it. The paper argues that the political ideas which each President adopts were also one of the primary reasons for changes in the trade, both positive and negative. The person in charge of the state is pushing the trade relationship in one way or another, even if he does not possess complete control of the economics.
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Origins of the European approach to environmental justice
Valachová, Emilie ; Tesař, Jakub (advisor) ; Dostál, Jan (referee)
This thesis deals with the process of diffusion of the idea of environmental justice to Europe. Using the examples of Great Britain and Slovakia, it traces how environmental justice reached these countries and how it changed in the process. The thesis focuses on the academic discussion as one of the segments of the discourse on environmental justice. Based on the theory of translation, it examines the spaces where experts have encountered the idea of environmental justice. Furthermore, it is interested in the theoretical foundations and the content of environmental justice in the local discourse, especially concerning the transformations of the concept in order to bring it closer to the local context. Employing the interpretative qualitative analysis of academic publications written by authors affiliated with British or Slovak institutions, it has been established that the process of translation to Europe remains incomplete and does not occur uniformly. American publications have played a greater role in the UK and linking of environmental justice with sustainable development has become an important mechanism of translation here. In contrast, Slovak academic debate has been influenced by personal contacts with the international sphere. However the translation to Slovakia is currently taking place...
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Piracy in the Horn of Africa Region
Jeřábek, Jan Lucián ; Makariusová, Radana (advisor) ; Tesař, Jakub (referee)
The diploma thesis is a case study, which focuses on the identification of the key aspects influencing the presence of maritime piracy in the Horn of Africa region and the birth of Somali piracy. In accordance with the research questions, the thesis analyses the main factors that are influencing the birth of maritime piracy and the piracy itself the most. In the historical context, the thesis focuses on the causes for the piracy in the Horn of Africa region, as well as on the similarities between the historical and modern maritime piracy. The thesis also contains a detailed description of all measures taken against the Somali pirates. Based on the evaluation of the engagement of different international actors in the fight against the Somali pirates, the thesis analyses their role in association with the suppression of maritime piracy in the Horn of Africa region, including the legal enforceability, both in the historical context, and the international law, more precisely the national law, possibly international agreements. The analysis conducted in the boundaries of a case study has undoubtedly proven the advantage of an international cooperation while dealing with global issues, even if there are, seemingly insuperable, structural limitations. The thesis concludes that the international...
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Colonial discourse of interwar Czechoslovakia
Hořánek, Vojtěch ; Tesař, Jakub (advisor) ; Jeřábek, Martin (referee)
The thesis is an analysis of colonial discourse in the interwar Czechoslovakia. Articles from daily press "Venkov" and "Národní Listy" are chosen for the analysis. The procedure is based on Norman Fairclough`s approach, semiotic analysis is executed according to recontextualization analysis of Theo van Leeuwen. The colonialism is defined as a historical structure in accordance with Robert Cox`s theory. To distinguish among those who profited from colonialism and those who did not are used terms "centre" and "periphery". As a result, there is a distinguishing between two main discourses: discourse of superiority and organisational discourse. Part of the discourse of superiority are representation of periphery which depict them at the lower level than centre. Organisational discourse are representations centre politics within colonies and their legitimisations. The colonialism is legitimized mainly through a positive outcome on both centre and periphery. Then, through an authorisation of institutions and agreements. There is an oppositional discourse within the colonial one. It is a critique of colonialism at the system level and a representation of superiority discourse, instead of its presence. Then, the existence of organisational discourse without the superiority one.
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Multilevel governance in environmental policy: a comparative analysis of Republic of Austria and the Federal Republic of Germany
Čuprová, Barbora ; Romancov, Michael (advisor) ; Tesař, Jakub (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to analyse the nature of multi-level governance in climate protection policy in Germany and Austria and to compare the analysed cases. The concept of multilevel governance is used as the theoretical basis of the thesis, the key idea of which is the mutual integration and influence of the levels of governance. Using this concept, the thesis analyses the horizontal and vertical levels of policy making and implementation involving both state and non-state actors. The analysis is carried out through four features of multilevel governance, predefined on the basis of an analysis of the literature, which are: diffusion of competences, non-hierarchical institutional framework, consensus-based decision-making and the principle of partnership. These features are also the dimensions on the basis of which the selected cases are compared. The multi-level governance in the climate protection policy of Germany and Austria is then classified on the basis of the typology of Liesbet Hooghe and Gary Marks. The thesis also includes an analysis of the instruments and policy processes of climate policy in both countries, which will provide insight into the role and influence of the different levels of governance in the formation of policy in the analysed area of governance.
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