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Everyday life of the imperial envoyes in Poland in the second half of the 17th century
KONRÁDOVÁ, Monika
The presented diploma thesis deals with the theme of everydayness of imperial diplomats working in Poland in the second half of the 17th century. The basic source for the research is the preserved personal correspondence of six diplomats from the period concerned. The author of the thesis also takes note of prints, leaflets and prescriptive manuals for diplomats of the era. One of the main objectives of the work is to clarify how the imperial envoys perceived the parliamentary tradition and practice of Polish-Lithuanian state and also how they were personally involved in the affairs of the Seim and royal court. An essential part of the work is the analysis of a diplomat´s audience with the Seim, fractionalism of the Seim and the envoy´s interaction with the sovereign during both official and unofficial events. Other important part of the thesis is an interpretation of the symbolic meaning of festivities which the imperials diplomats at the Polish court took part in e.g. weddings, funerals, elections and coronations. The work also focuses on the private component of the diplomat´s mission and its most important institution of "patronage and good friendship", owing to which many locked doors could have been entered and which enabled diplomats having the security of the financial support of their mother country. Informal activities of diplomats comprised also travelling within legation and different related dangers. The author also deals with the health condition of diplomats and the ways their health problems influenced their daily routines during a diplomatic mission. Last but not least part of the work treats the Habsburg diplomat´s perception of Polish, Russian and Tatar people and the communication network of imperial envoys.
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New trends of diplomacy - good governance
Ďurková, Petra ; Peterková, Jana (advisor) ; Druláková, Radka (referee)
This thesis deals with the presumption that multilateral diplomacy is a possible means to promote good governance. The first part described the origin, definition and criticism of the concept of good governance. Another part deals with transformations of diplomacy and international relations after the Cold War. Contemporary diplomacy must respond to globalization, interdependence, technological development, changing international environment and increase the number of actors in international relations. The last part is devoted to multilateral diplomacy, international organizations and especially their connection with good governance. In my thesis I came to the conclusion that multilateral diplomacy can be a useful tool for promoting the objectives of good governance and management of the state. The best space for the use of multilateral diplomacy as a means of promoting good governance is intergovernmental organization.
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French cultural diplomacy
Kočvara, Roman ; Nechvátal, Martin (advisor) ; Holas, Petr (referee)
This final thesis aims to clarify the part of diplomacy, which is most visible to the public eye and that is cultural diplomacy, namely the French model. It explains its current institutional structure, financing, the objectives and the means to achieve them. Its form changes very often, because every new government tries to reform it and adapt it to current priorities. For this reason, describing current trends and institutional directionit is a part of the work. Based on analysis of historical context and current practice, I try to point out a long tradition of leadership of French culture in Europe. Also, I seek the answer to the question why the French cultural diplomacy is so successful today.
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China’s energy challenge and its impact on diplomacy
Šnapková, Patrícia ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
Energy is crucial for economic development of a country. It is very important for the Chinese leadership to ensure energy security of the country. China is the largest consumer of energy. Oil demand is surging and China imports more than a half of its consumption. Peking tries to get adequate supplies from abroad at reasonable prices. However, China faces serious dangers that could disrupt the imports. In order to avoid this risk, Peking builds strategic reserves, diversifies oil suppliers and transfer routes. The thesis examines in what measure diplomacy (through bilateral negotiations, development aid, economic incentives and military cooperation) helps China ensure its energy security.
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Diplomatic protokol of Russian Federation
Te, Nina ; Müllerová, Františka (advisor) ; Gullová, Soňa (referee)
Despite all the changes taking place in the international community remain stable forms, methods and tools of diplomatic practice, which include diplomatic protocol. Its legal norms and rules of etiquette apply states, international intergovernmental organizations and participants of international conferences. Legal norms of diplomatic protocol provide a hierarchy of international relations, discipline, organization - in other words, factors without which the international community can not function properly. The aim of my bachelor thesis is to analyze the diplomatic protocol of Russian Federation and list the most important historical events that influenced the shaping of contemporary norms and rules of diplomatic protocol.
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Civic education in foreign policy: German example
Pavlík, Ondřej ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (advisor) ; Druláková, Radka (referee)
The first chapter describes the concept of soft power and public diplomacy. The second part deals with the system of civic education in Germany and characterises one of its important actors -- the political foundations. It mainly focuses on their activities abroad, which are evaluated in the third part in terms of their influence on Germany's soft power. This thesis also deals with the foundation's rank as an actor of German public diplomacy.
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Diplomatic protocol in France
Tegzová, Milena ; Gullová, Soňa (advisor) ; Müllerová, Františka (referee)
This thesis describes diplomatic protocol and particularly on its application in France. The aim of this thesis is to provide complete analysis of diplomatic protocol and to approach the principles of French protocol and ceremony on specific examples. The thesis is made of three chapters. The first chapter defines terms of protocol, diplomacy and others diplomatic terms. The second chapter is concentrated on diplomatic protocol in France. The aim of this chapter is for example an explanation of rules of ceremony, table manners and diplomatic correspondence. The third chapter is devoted to state protocol in France. This chapter concentrates on state symbols, public holiday and state honours.
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Diplomatic relations between the USA and the People's Republic of China
Čtvrtníček, Ondřej ; Veselý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Matějka, Zdeněk (referee)
In my thesis I analyze the diplomatic relations between the United States of America and the People's Republic of China and their influence not only on the Pacific region but also on the rest of the world. The thesis relies especially on written pieces on the topic as there is sufficient amount of them with regard to the broadness of the topic. The aim of the thesis is to describe the development of the diplomatic relations between the two states in the international framework, to record the circumstances which forced each state to take the position to another and the impact which the development of mutual relations had to the world. The thesis is divided into 4 chapters. The first chapter maps the period of the time from the end of the 19th century to the establishment of the People's Republic of China. It deals with the problems of the open door policy, The World War Two and the following third Chinese civil war. The second chapter investigates the Korean War and its incidence on the mutual relations. Next chapter is focused on the normalization of the mutual diplomatic relations in particular in the 1970s. In the last chapter I analyze creation of the triangular diplomacy, the impact of the normalization on the Pacific region and the admission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations.
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