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The economic development and international trade of North Korea using the factor analysis method
Kim, Ha Eun ; Chytilová, Julie (advisor) ; Cahlík, Tomáš (referee)
In this paper, after reviewing the characteristics of North Korean statistics, I examined how North Korea's trade affects its growth using empirical analyses. There have been many studies that have shown trade has affected economic growth, but there have been few empirical studies on North Korea's case. Cointegration test, regression analysis, and factor analysis were used. The empirical results suggest that even considering economic fluctuations, North Korea's trade has not shown a significant impact on growth. Keywords North Korea, Growth, Trade, Cointegration test, Factor analysis
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The development of nuclear weapons and their proliferation: A comparison of Iran and North Korea
Marek, Martin ; Střítecký, Vít (advisor) ; Smetana, Michal (referee)
The development of nuclear weapons and their proliferation: A comparison of Iran and North Korea Master Thesis Author: Martin Marek Supervisor: PhDr. Vít Střítecký, M.Phil., Ph.D. Year: 2016 Abstract The text deals with nuclear proliferation in the cases of Iran and North Korea. The motives of nuclear ambitions are examined using models of Scott D. Sagan and other selected theoretical concepts. Gradual analysis of exposed states in the perspective of historical development, national security, domestic politics and norms forms the basis for understanding the perception of nuclear weapons by these states and approach to them as to a mean to accomplish certain objectives. Subsequent comparison reveals both similarities and difference between examined states in the perspective of motives of nuclear proliferation and shows explanatory potential of each model, which is various, in given cases. The effort of ensuring national security seems to be the strongest motive in both examined cases. It is followed by domestic influences, whereas norms stand rather for additional factor. Nevertheless, variety in explanatory power of the models is apparent in the cases of Iran and North Korea, notably in relation with their limitations. Other factors, such as regime type or parallel development of other type of weapons of...
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Unification policy of South Korea in the years 2007 - 2012
Polivka, Ervin ; Ferklová, Blanka (advisor) ; Glomb, Vladimír (referee)
(english) Main topic of this thesis is describe and bring the unification policy of South Korea during Lee Myung Bak administration, between years 2007 and 2012 . Thesis show a various aspects why and where was this policy different from the previous govermant policy. In thesis is described also economic and social charakteristic problems. I tried discribe the unification prediction strategy and possible scenarios. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Unification policy of South Korea in the years 2007 - 2012
Polivka, Ervin ; Ferklová, Blanka (advisor) ; Zemánek, Marek (referee)
The main topic of thesis is to describe and draw attention to the unification policy of South Korea during Lee Myung-bak administration in 2007-2012 term. Thesis contrasts different aspects of the policy from the policies of the previous administrations. Furthermore, the economic and social character of the problem is included, where I lightly try to outline the opportunities and prospective scenarios of the given term. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Rogue State Concept and the US Foreign Policy towards Iran and North Korea
Černá, Veronika ; Střítecký, Vít (advisor) ; Ditrych, Ondřej (referee)
Master thesis deals with the concept of "rogue states" and strategies of the United States that are used towards rogue states. Concretely, attention is focused on two such labeled countries - Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Strategies used by the United States are further observed during the presidencies of George W. Bush and Barack Obama and with regard to two typical characteristics of rogue states - effort to acquire weapons of mass destruction and the support of terrorism. Despite expectations, it appears that strategies used by the United States differ significantly and they are often influenced by historical experiences and strategic interests. Bush's and Obama's foreign policies were significantly different on the rhetorical level. However, as shown in the thesis there can be found certain continuities between the strategies towards rogue states.
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The EU foreign policy toward the North Korea: its effects and limitation
Jang, Seong Jung ; Rovná, Lenka (advisor) ; Biriczová, Hana (referee)
Jang, Seong Jung EU has been engaged in North Korean affairs since it started humanitarian aid in 1990s. EU has developed institutional grounds for the diplomatic relation and it has implemented foreign policy towards North Korea in the context of Asia strategy. Its approach to North Korea is connected with Neo-liberal thinking. It stressed the international cooperation to resolve the nuclear problem, and utilized political dialogues and international institution to improve the poor human rights in North Korea. It also continued humanitarian aid irrespective of security problem, and offered economic cooperation programs for the economic development of North Korea. However, EU is not in the strong position to affect the security issue in the Korean peninsula due to various causes such as the geopolitical distance. Moreover, EU's economic cooperation programs are often frustrated by the political constraints. Rather, it puts the energy in keeping the position by playing a leading role in the improvement of human rights and continuing humanitarian aid. This policy trend will be continued in the near future. Though there are limited capacity, EU has strengths in part to contribute to the settlement of the North Korean issues with a few reasons. First, EU gains a favorable position to access to North...
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International trade of uranium and its impact on world politics
Štětkář, Matěj ; Černá, Iveta (advisor) ; Bolotov, Ilya (referee)
I have written my bachelors thesis on International trade of uranium and its impact on world politics. The main goal is to analyze the evolution of international trade of uranium together with its impact on world events. Statistical and non-statistical data I have mainly taken from the official website of World Nuclear Organization and from statistical outlines made by OECD and IAEA. Based on the research, I have analyzed the Supply and Demand on the international market of uranium together with stating the main areas of extraction. Uranium is due to its importance in the energy and military industry very important strategic raw material that had great significance in the field of international relations in the past. The international trade of uranium is naturally connected with regulatory restrictions that are enforced by international nuclear organizations. The view of this work is the analysis of the impact of uranium on the world events in the last 50 years together with the prediction of the evolution of the international trade of uranium into the future. Although uranium is becoming more and more important source of energy in the future, it is still a subject of many controversial discussions.
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Economic and institutional development of the North Korea in the years 1973-2000
Večerka, Jakub ; Szobi, Pavel (advisor) ; Skřivan, Aleš (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with centrally planned economy and economic and institutional development of North Korea between the years 1973-2000. The first part of this thesis explains the elemental features of centrally planned economy as well as its advantages and disadvantages. The second part of this thesis aims to briefly describe the development and key institutions of North Korea, to examine international trade of the DPRK between 1973-2000 and to outline North Korea's dependence on Soviet Union. Emphasis is put on the analysis and development of North Korea's international trade legislation. The final part of this thesis focuses on the development of North Korea's domestic economy which is then compared to other important states. One of the examined and compared indicators of domestic economy is the development of living standards and gross domestic product.
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Elimination of consequences of famine in North Korea
Horák, Petr ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (advisor) ; Volenec, Otakar (referee)
Elimination of consequences of humanitarian crisis is generally a complicated process. Especially, in countries whose goverments are not able to secure convenient conditions for humanitarian workers' activities. This is also the case of North Korea, which was struck by famine in 90's. Although, the country is still suffering from structural problems and has been accepting humanitarian aid on a long time basis, the attitude of the government towards any cooperation with international organizations is complicated. Inspite of the fact that there has been a significant progress and improvement in agriculture, DPRK still remains vulnerable to swinging production. This is caused by abrupt weather changes. The thesis summarizes the causes of the crisis and evaluates up to now results of DPRK on its way to reach food security.
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South Korea's Foreign Policy towards DPRK in the 21th century
Nguyen, Thanh Huyen ; Kochan, Jan (advisor) ; Volenec, Otakar (referee)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is to identify the main factors that influence the foreign policy of the Republic of Korea towards DPRK in the 21th century. In order to achieve this objective, the development of South Korea's foreign policy towards the North is analyzed since the end of the Cold War to the present. The internal and external factors, through which the foreign policy of the ROK is influenced, are also examined.
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