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Concept of Authoritarian Regime of Juan Linz and its Application on Antanas Smetona Rule
Soušková, Tereza ; Tumis, Stanislav (advisor) ; Ante, Kristine (referee)
This bachelor thesis analyses political development in interwar Lithuania, which declared independence in 1918. The years of independence ended in 1940 by Soviet occupation. The thesis is concern on period of rule of Antanas Smetona who become the Lithuanian president after military coup d'etat in 1926. The analytical part deals with the theory of authoritarian regimes by Juan Linz, who developed this theory in his book "Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes". The thesis explains the main statements of his draft, analyses empirical datas which are relevant to Smetona's regime and then provides a comparison. The aim is to find out to what extent the regime of Antanas Smetona is in accordance with Linz's definition of authoritarian regime.
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Is Mugabe′s Rule in Zimbabwe a Recipe for the Longevity of the Regime?
Stojanovová, Marie ; Buben, Radek (advisor) ; Polášek, Martin (referee)
This thesis examines the reasons for the survival of Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe over more than thirty years. Approaching this question from comparative politics perspective the author examines the type of regime, its capacity (including capacity of the state and of other institutions) and strategy of survival that can be found in Zimbabwe, in the context of relevant historical events before and after Mugabe's seizing of power. Thereby the author devaluate those aspects taking into account all the broader context of sub-Saharan African regimes.
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The Catholic Church and its influence on the transition and subsequent consolidation of democracy
Labutta, Michael ; Koubek, Jiří (advisor) ; Buben, Radek (referee)
(anglicky) The bachelor thesis will deal with comparison of countries that have undergone transitions and influence of the Catholic Church there is a fairly strong. In particular, it will be about Poland and Chile. In the introduction I tried to cover the position of the Church in these states for the duration of the undemocratic regime (if it stood on the side of the regime, covert opposition, or whether they acted directly against the regime). Another part will deal whit what the relationship with the Church undemocratic regimes sought. Whether enforce repression, co- optation, or some form of "tacit agreement". In conclusion and in response to previous questions, I will try to answer the question whether the Catholic Church was in those countries open to cooperation and advocated more confrontational stance, and what was this attitude affect the form, course and outcome of transition, and as reflected in future consolidation of democracy.
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The role of the Roman Catholic Church during the transition to democracy in Poland and Chile
Labutta, Michael ; Štefek, Martin (advisor) ; Květina, Jan (referee)
(anglicky) The thesis will be addressed by comparing the states which have undergone a transition to democracy and at the same time you can observe the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church. Specifically, it will be about Poland and about Chile. In the beginning, I tried to capture the position of the Church in these states for the duration of the undemocratic regime (if it stood on the side of the regime, covert opposition, or whether they acted directly against the regime). I will try to describe what influenced this attitude - the injustices of the regime, historical context. Another part will look at what the relationship with the Church undemocratic regimes sought. Whether enforce repression, cooptation, or some form of "tacit agreement". In response to previous questions in the conclusion I will try answer whether the Roman Catholic Church was open to cooperation and advocated more confrontational stance, and how did this attitude affect the form, course and outcome of transition in these countries.
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Russian NGO sector: Consequences of the Law on Foreign Agents
Dryndak, Roksolana ; Svoboda, Karel (advisor) ; Šír, Jan (referee)
The thesis deals with the Russian non-profit sector and the state restrictive policy directed towards it. Using a multi-case study, thesis examines the impact of the Foreign Agents Act on Civil Society organizations. At the introduction are identified two questions that thesis is dealing with. The first question was, what practical impacts the Foreign Agents Act had on non-profit organizations. For their identification was developed a typology, which included five types of consequences: bureaucratic burden, financial difficulties, public relations deterioration, access to public institutions and general pressure. This typology was applied to three case studies of non-profit organizations. The thesis concludes that these types are valid except for the deterioration of the relationship with the public sphere, which has not been proven. The second question was how this Law fits into the context of state strategies towards civil society between 2012 and 2017. The thesis comes with the assertion that this Act was the key legislation followed by subsequent Laws, that leads to division of the civil sector to several groups.
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Is Mugabe′s Rule in Zimbabwe a Recipe for the Longevity of the Regime?
Stojanovová, Marie ; Buben, Radek (advisor) ; Polášek, Martin (referee)
This thesis examines the reasons for the survival of Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe over more than thirty years. Approaching this question from comparative politics perspective the author examines the type of regime, its capacity (including capacity of the state and of other institutions) and strategy of survival that can be found in Zimbabwe, in the context of relevant historical events before and after Mugabe's seizing of power. Thereby the author devaluate those aspects taking into account all the broader context of sub-Saharan African regimes.
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The Catholic Church and its influence on the transition and subsequent consolidation of democracy
Labutta, Michael ; Koubek, Jiří (advisor) ; Buben, Radek (referee)
(anglicky) The bachelor thesis will deal with comparison of countries that have undergone transitions and influence of the Catholic Church there is a fairly strong. In particular, it will be about Poland and Chile. In the introduction I tried to cover the position of the Church in these states for the duration of the undemocratic regime (if it stood on the side of the regime, covert opposition, or whether they acted directly against the regime). Another part will deal whit what the relationship with the Church undemocratic regimes sought. Whether enforce repression, co- optation, or some form of "tacit agreement". In conclusion and in response to previous questions, I will try to answer the question whether the Catholic Church was in those countries open to cooperation and advocated more confrontational stance, and what was this attitude affect the form, course and outcome of transition, and as reflected in future consolidation of democracy.
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Augusto Pinochet's Quest for Power; Chilean Coup 1973
Kunická, Tereza ; Raška, Francis (advisor) ; Pečenka, Marek (referee)
This thesis examines Chilean events and development which led to the military coup and consequent establishment of authoritarian regime directed by Augusto Pinochet in September 1973. The regime used strong repressive policy and there were wide human rights abuse in the country; on the other hand, Pinochet was instrumental in economic stabilization of the state which is the base of contemporary economic situation: Chile is one of the most developed countries in Latin America. Taking into consideration the main aim of this thesis, which is defining the most essential factors leading to successful course of the coup and takeover by Pinochet, significant part of the thesis concentrates on development in Chile at the beginning of the 70's, domestic policy of Allende's regime and general political situation in the country, which is necessary to be aware of for understanding following course of events. Another part offers an overview of events that immediately influenced insurgent atmosphere in the army, an analysis of the coup, which led to the fall of Allende's regime and takeover by Pinochet, can be found in this part as well. Last but not least there are specified the factors which were significant for the positive course of the coup; a relevant part dedicates to the American influence over the...
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Muslim Democracy in Turkey
Scholzová, Markéta ; Mlejnek, Josef (advisor) ; Váňová, Ludmila (referee)
This thesis aims to analyze the transformations of concept of secularism from a long- term perspective of the formation and consolidation of Turkish republic between 1923 - 2013. Central contention is that secularism, as a social phenomenon, was originally understood as an integral part of state-led modernization project, sponsored by Turkish armed forces between 1920s and early 1980s. However since late 1980s and particularly under AKP governments (2002 - 2014) secularism - branded as Kemalism has gradually become a subject of intense conflicts and new interpretations seeking to reconcile Turkish secularist principles with new forms of public participation driven by Islamic symbols. Keywords Democracy, secularism, authoritarian regime, Kemalism, army, political parties, AKP, islam, religious symbols, islamic clothing
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Concept of Authoritarian Regime of Juan Linz and its Application on Antanas Smetona Rule
Soušková, Tereza ; Tumis, Stanislav (advisor) ; Ante, Kristine (referee)
This bachelor thesis analyses political development in interwar Lithuania, which declared independence in 1918. The years of independence ended in 1940 by Soviet occupation. The thesis is concern on period of rule of Antanas Smetona who become the Lithuanian president after military coup d'etat in 1926. The analytical part deals with the theory of authoritarian regimes by Juan Linz, who developed this theory in his book "Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes". The thesis explains the main statements of his draft, analyses empirical datas which are relevant to Smetona's regime and then provides a comparison. The aim is to find out to what extent the regime of Antanas Smetona is in accordance with Linz's definition of authoritarian regime.
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