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The Influence of International Organizations on Anglo-Spanish Dispute over Gibraltar
Slovák, Jan ; Váška, Jan (advisor) ; Savin, Jitka (referee)
This bachelor thesis examines the influence of international organizations on the dispute over Gibraltar between the United Kingdom and Spain. The following organizations were selected for the research: UN, NATO and EU. This thesis examines development in this dispute since the 1950s till the beginning of 21st century. About United Nations, the thesis examines negotiations in the Special Committee on Decolonization in the 1960s. About NATO, the thesis studies mostly a topic of the introduction of Spain into NATO and the admission of Spain to military structures of NATO. In the chapter about the European Union, the thesis principally explores the influences of the dispute on European legislation. The thesis does not avoid the aspect of the influence of international organizations on the internal development of Gibraltar. The thesis reached the outcome, that the international organizations influenced the dispute over Gibraltar by mediation and forcing to bilateral negotiations. The UN in its resolutions supported Spain's position, however, it couldn't force the United Kingdom to put the resolutions into practice. NATO and EU influenced the dispute principally indirectly. The EU considered about the dispute mostly in situations, when the dispute influenced the European legislation.
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The Anglo-Spanish Controversy over Gibraltar in the Years 1953-1985
Chundelová, Kateřina ; Soukup, Jaromír (advisor) ; Kovář, Martin (referee)
(english) The thesis focuses on the Anglo-Spanish dispute over Gibraltar between the years 1953 and 1985, seeks to analyze the development of the dispute and changes in attitudes of the United Kingdom and Spain to Gibraltar. The main emphasis is on the process of Anglo-Spanish diplomatic negotiations and its successes and failures in response to international events and domestic political events in the United Kingdom, Spain and Gibraltar. The thesis deals with the Spanish restrictive policy and its culmination in the form of a complete blockade of Gibraltar, as one of the main consequences of the dispute in the second half of the 20th century. Attention is also focused on the activities of international organizations (The United Nations, The European Economic Community, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and their role in the Anglo-Spanish dispute over Gibraltar.
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Gibraltarian nationalism from the point of view of the theories of secession
Páchová, Barbora ; Rovná, Lenka (advisor) ; Váška, Jan (referee)
Gibraltar is the only dependent territory in Europe. Although it is a small area, Gibraltar mixes different factors that together form the so-called question of Gibraltar. Gibraltar belongs to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is a colony, which, however, has considerable autonomy. The process of gaining greater autonomy for the region began after the Second World War. The Gibraltar national consciousness was largely shaped by defining out against London and especially to Madrid. In this thesis I examine a process of the national consciousness from the point of view of the theories of secession. I consider the question why does the desire for independence have not yet led to an independent state? Why is Gibraltar still in alliance with the British royal crown? The research is devoted to Gibraltar and nationalism from the point of view of the Gibraltarians. Who are they? Do they see themselves as a nation? How do they justify their conviction? And are they satisfied with the existing constitutional order in Gibraltar? Using the theories of secession I conclude that the Gibraltar nation have developed to a distinctive nation. Autonomy granted to him permits decision-making in most areas. The Gibraltarians do not aspire to the independence and secession from the United...
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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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Anglo-Spanish dispute over Gibraltar
KOHÚTOVÁ, Alena
This Bachelor's work is about a long lasting dispute between two countries The Great Britain and Spain. This work is divided into four main parts. The first one brings general information about geography, population and economic situation in Gibraltar. The second one acquaints us with an evolution of the British sovereignty in this territory from the conclusion of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. The third part of the work engages in all Spanish attempts to get back the lost Gibraltar. The last part of the work informs about recent events in Gibraltar as for british-spanish relations and also about the relation among Gibraltar as the part of the European Union. The Bachelor work starts with an introduction and ends with a conclusion completed with a summary in a Spanish language.
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