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Bicy-colonization: A symmetrical ethnography of the development project Kola pro Afriku (Czech Bikes for Gambian Schools)
Werner, Jan ; Stöckelová, Tereza (advisor) ; Brož, Luděk (referee)
This study is a symmetrical ethnography of the Czech development project Kola pro Afriku (Czech Bikes for Gambian Schools), which involves the collection, repairs, modification and shipment of old Czech bicycles to The Gambia. Once there, they are distributed to partner schools and offered to communing pupils. In my research, I mainly focus on the pivotal technology of the project, bicycles, and their performances. Drawing on classic ethnographies of development and (most importantly) on studies based on the actor-network theory (ANT), I gradually explore the bike collection process, their modifications and repairs, their shipment to The Gambia and their local operations. When doing so, I focus on the social topology of the bicycles and its transformations in the timespace. In this regard, the bicycles gradually appear as junk (i.e. a dysfunctional relict of stabilized networks), as a fluid collectivity and as individually fluid. Thereby, this study shows that technology transfers may lead not only to changes in the set of relations, of which the given object consists, but in the very modes, in which those relations arise. It is precisely these topological transformations that significantly contribute to the functioning of the project Kola pro Afriku. Key words: development cooperation,...
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Regime Change Policy interventions: Iraq and Libya
Bednáriková, Veronika ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Werner, Jan (referee)
This bachelor's thesis aims to prove or disprove following hypothesis: The interests of western countries have major impact on the present instable situation in the Middle East and North Africa region. First, theoretical chapter defines area of case studies, explains legality and legitimacy, and interprets the national security strategy of the US from 2002, which is also known as Bush doctrine or Regime Change doctrine. Empirical part consists of two case studies: intervention in Iraq 2003 and inervetion in Libya 2011. These case studies are focused on political, economic and cultural context of the interventions. The last part compares Iraq and Libya and both interventions, while searching for a trend that might have the destabilizing effect.
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Migration crisis in years 2015 a 2016: National interest as the basic pillar of attitude towards migration in Hungary and Slovak Republic
Korcsogová, Lucia ; Novotná, Markéta (advisor) ; Werner, Jan (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the asylum policy in the European Union, respectively Hungary and the Slovak Republic during the refugee crisis in years 2015 and 2016. The first chapter as theoretical basis uses the definition of national interest of Petr Kratochvíl. It follows with definitions of the most commonly used terms in asylum policy and introduces the changes in asylum policy and migratory trends of Hungary and the Slovak Republic after the accession to the European Union and the Schengen area. On selected events the attitude towards the refugee crisis of the Hungarian and Slovak government is analyzed, and whether their intentions can be considered as national interest according to presented criteria. These selected events are the refusal to accept refugees under mandatory quotas, the referendum against the reception of asylum seekers and the states´ response to criticism of international organizations.
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The comparison of american-mexican relations in the context of the drug war during administration of president Calderon and Nieto
Mladá, Pavlína ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Werner, Jan (referee)
Mexico is facing a complicated problem of not only a drug production, but also being labelled the position of the most significant transit country for the drug commerce from South America to the USA. Each country has its own role namely as the Mexico the main supplier and USA the main consumer. The bachelor thesis is addressing the american-mexican relations since the beginning of the year 2006 when the drug war in Mexico was started. The main goal of the thesis is to examine the measures of the american-mexican cooperation in the elimination of the organized crime during the time period and to compare what results it brought and if it was successful. The next goal is to define the security situation in Mexico during the period and to compare the remedies of the Mexican presidents.
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Bicy-colonization: A symmetrical ethnography of the development project Kola pro Afriku (Czech Bikes for Gambian Schools)
Werner, Jan ; Stöckelová, Tereza (advisor) ; Brož, Luděk (referee)
This study is a symmetrical ethnography of the Czech development project Kola pro Afriku (Czech Bikes for Gambian Schools), which involves the collection, repairs, modification and shipment of old Czech bicycles to The Gambia. Once there, they are distributed to partner schools and offered to communing pupils. In my research, I mainly focus on the pivotal technology of the project, bicycles, and their performances. Drawing on classic ethnographies of development and (most importantly) on studies based on the actor-network theory (ANT), I gradually explore the bike collection process, their modifications and repairs, their shipment to The Gambia and their local operations. When doing so, I focus on the social topology of the bicycles and its transformations in the timespace. In this regard, the bicycles gradually appear as junk (i.e. a dysfunctional relict of stabilized networks), as a fluid collectivity and as individually fluid. Thereby, this study shows that technology transfers may lead not only to changes in the set of relations, of which the given object consists, but in the very modes, in which those relations arise. It is precisely these topological transformations that significantly contribute to the functioning of the project Kola pro Afriku. Key words: development cooperation,...
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Somaliland - unrecognized state as an actor of international relations
Vašák, Vojtěch ; Kochan, Jan (advisor) ; Werner, Jan (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to evaluate whether it is possible to consider an unrecognized state Somaliland to be an actor of international relations. In the first chapter the main criterias according to which it is possible to evaluate international legal personality, statehood and especially actorness in international relations are defined. The second chapter considering the key historical events answers the question whether it is actually possible to regard Somaliland as a state and thus as a subject of international law. Then, in the third chapter, the key requirements of actorness and attitude of other actors are analyzed. By summary of these findings the main research question is finally answered.
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Contemporary Vietnam: 30 years of development towards democracy?
Duongová, Hong Nhung ; Druláková, Radka (advisor) ; Werner, Jan (referee)
Since the Sixth Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam decided to adopt the programme of Doi Moi (reform programme of economic renovation) in 1986, Vietnam has been experiencing substantial economic and social transformation. The country moved from the centrally planned economy, underwent reforms in agriculture and state-owned enterprises, and pursued the trade liberalization. How are the modernization processes reflected in the political development of Vietnam? Is the country poised for the future democratization? What are the obstacles for shifting to democracy? The aim of the thesis is to find answers for these questions using the theoretical framework of selected criteria of classical theories of democracy. The issue is examined at the economic, political and social level.
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The Factors that Influence the Recognition of New States
Šťastný, Kryštof ; Kochan, Jan (advisor) ; Werner, Jan (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the topic of creation of new states and focuses especially on recognition of newly created states. The recognition of new states is not regulated by international law and depends solely on the discretion of the recognizing state. The thesis firstly theoretically defines the concept of state, the creation of state and its recognition. Secondly, the thesis analyzes selected cases of both universally recognized and unrecognized new states. Thirdly, particular factors of recognition are identified in these analyzed cases. The identified factors that influenced the recognizing states' position are then divided into three main categories of factors and these groups are described in greater detail.
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NGO networking within development cooperation: People In Need as a member of Alliance2015
Palátová, Klára ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (advisor) ; Werner, Jan (referee)
The bachelor's thesis is focused on NGO networking within development cooperation. The aim of the work is to answer the following question: Why and how do non-governmental organisations such as People In Need become members of networks such as Alliance2015. The paper consists of theoretical background and empirical part. The theoretical background explains the substance of NGO networking and different aspects of NGO cooperation. The empirical part is made up by a case study based on own research and it is divided into two sections. In the first section, the theoretical background is applied to the example of Alliance2015, a strategic network of eight European NGOs. The second part deals with a Czech NGO People In Need, a member of this network.
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Alliance between small and large states on the example of the US and Israel. Alliance as a way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Voltornist, Valeriya ; Druláková, Radka (advisor) ; Werner, Jan (referee)
Alliance is considered to be one of the most interesting tools of influencing international policy. US-Israeli relations in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute are the main topic of this thesis.The first chapter focuses on defining the concept of alliance, circumstances of its origin, type classification of this instrument of foreign policy, as well as examining the alliance in a general perspective and in relation to small states. The second chapter is devoted to the security aspects of the US-Israeli alliance, with an emphasis on the analysis of this form of cooperation in the context of negotiations between Israel and Palestine. The third chapter deals with issues of relations between allies in the public dimension using an analysis of public opinion surveys.In the last part will be also mentioned the impact of the Israeli lobby in shaping public attitudes of the United States.The aim is to determine whether the type of alliance between the US and Israel helps to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or, conversely, complicates the situation.
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