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Testing selected theoretical approaches concerning the building of a US radar base in the Czech Republic
Holý, Petr ; Karlas, Jan (advisor) ; Drulák, Petr (referee)
The aim of this work is to test the ability of three selected theoretical approaches to explain the response of the Czech Republic to the American offer to build the ABM radar device on the Czech soil. These theories are: neorealism, utilitarian liberalism and constructivism. Each of these approaches looks at the social reality from a different perspective which allows us to view the issue in its complexity and diversity. Each theory also uses a different set of independent variables to explain the behavior of the Czech government in this case (these variables are: autonomy and influence for neorealism; domestic interests for liberalism and international and domestic norms for constructivism). Thanks to this variety of variables we are enabled to critically evaluate which key factors played the crucial role in the Czech decision-making process in this particular issue and possibly also to point out some assumed regularities which might play an important role in forming of the Czech security policy as such. The main task of the first chapter is to provide some broader historical and political context of the case. Next three chapters are then dedicated to testing of the theories by comparing their deductively phrased hypothesis with the value of dependent variable, which for our work is represented...
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Germany's commitment to CSDP operations: comparing the cases of the DRC and Libya
Westenberger, Kay Louise ; Karásek, Tomáš (advisor) ; Beneš, Jan (referee)
This thesis analyses Germany's commitment to multilateral military operations. Following the research question why Germany participates in some multilateral military operations but not in others, Germany's respective decision-making process regarding troop deployment in the DR Congo in 2006 on one hand and military non-engagement in Libya 2011 on the other hand is traced. By contrasting the concept of strategic culture with a purely rational assessment of the factors of alliance politics, risk-analysis and military feasibility of the operations, the decisiveness of taking into account Germany's strategic culture to explain deployment decisions is stressed. Neither is there a lack of external pressure for German military participation in the case of Libya, nor is the military operation in the DR Congo decisively less risky or militarily more feasible. Rather, Germany's multilateral and anti- militaristic strategic cultural strands affect its decision-making. Next to demanding a thorough justification and legitimization of any military engagement, two red lines for military deployment can be identified. First, Germany refuses to act unilaterally and displays a high reluctance towards military engagement outside the multilateral framework of the UN, NATO or EU. Secondly, Germany rejects to engage in...
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Military Strategy of the Russian Federation in Early 21st Century
Konopásek, Štěpán ; Karásek, Tomáš (advisor) ; Ditrych, Ondřej (referee)
Diploma thesis tracks a process of transformation of the military strategy of the Russian Federation since its establishment (end of 1991) up to now (May 2016). The author observes, using longitudinal method of Process Tracing and with help of strategic theory and concept of strategic culture, the author observes in which areas of the Russian strategic culture and military strategy occurred changes throughout the surveyed period of time and how the changes influenced strategy implemented in armed conflicts in which Russian Federation was involved. Another observed phenomenon is a formalisation of ideological anchoring of revisionist foreign and security policy in the key strategic documents. Following factors are identified as critical in formation and implementation of final strategy: Presidential administration, strategic culture, strategic documents, armed forces, and military operations. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Testing selected theoretical approaches concerning the building of a US radar base in the Czech Republic
Holý, Petr ; Karlas, Jan (advisor) ; Drulák, Petr (referee)
The aim of this work is to test the ability of three selected theoretical approaches to explain the response of the Czech Republic to the American offer to build the ABM radar device on the Czech soil. These theories are: neorealism, utilitarian liberalism and constructivism. Each of these approaches looks at the social reality from a different perspective which allows us to view the issue in its complexity and diversity. Each theory also uses a different set of independent variables to explain the behavior of the Czech government in this case (these variables are: autonomy and influence for neorealism; domestic interests for liberalism and international and domestic norms for constructivism). Thanks to this variety of variables we are enabled to critically evaluate which key factors played the crucial role in the Czech decision-making process in this particular issue and possibly also to point out some assumed regularities which might play an important role in forming of the Czech security policy as such. The main task of the first chapter is to provide some broader historical and political context of the case. Next three chapters are then dedicated to testing of the theories by comparing their deductively phrased hypothesis with the value of dependent variable, which for our work is represented...
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The Czech Republic Preparation to Enter the NATO between 1993-1999
Stárek, Ondřej ; Anděl, Petr (advisor) ; Handl, Vladimír (referee)
This thesis deals with the preparation of the Czech Republic to enter the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO, the Alliance) with an emphasis on the years 1993 - 1999, especially in terms of foreign policy, domestic policy and external security. The study aims to describe the effort of the Czech Republic to join NATO and outline the conditions that had to be met during the preparation for the accession to the Alliance. Also, the study looks for contradictions that appeared during the process and tries to identify them. At the same time, it presents an outline of international relations in the second half of the 20th century which are fundamental to understanding the effort of the Czech Republic to become a full member of NATO. The questions that the author asks are: "What events significantly affected the preparation of the Czech Republic to enter NATO" and "What stances and differences in foreign policy and domestic policy in the Czech Republic accompanied the process?" This work should provide answers on the basis of theoretical knowledge and personal testimonies of direct participants in the accession process whom the author addressed.
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Rupture of the Security Policy of France under the Leadership of Nicolas Sarkozy? Comparative Analysis of Participation in Conflicts with the EU and NATO Presence
Zachar, Marián ; Karásek, Tomáš (advisor) ; Ludvík, Jan (referee)
Bachelor thesis Rupture of the Security Policy of France under the Leadership of Nicolas Sarkozy? Comparative Analysis of Participation in Conflicts with the EU and NATO Presence Marián Zachar Abstract Bachelor thesis "Rupture of the Security Policy of France under the Leadership of Nicolas Sarkozy? Comparative Analysis of Participation in Conflicts with the EU and NATO Presence" evaluates whether the arrival of President Nicolas Sarkozy marked the break or the so called rupture in the French security policy. The first chapter focuses on the historical background of the French foreign and security policy, especially during the presidency of Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy. Their priorities identified in the Defense White Papers and their institutional relations within the EU and NATO were further developed in the following chapters, where approach of both presidents to missions led by NATO and the EU was analyzed. The second chapter consists of the analysis of the Artemis mission in Congo and EUFOR in Chad. Both presidents were involved in these missions them and tried to push the defense cooperation at European level to the next stage, but each one for different reasons - Chirac wanted to balance the influence of NATO in Europe and Sarkozy wanted to embrace both international organizations to improve...
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Ensuring the safety of the US in the Bush administration (case study of the role of the individual - Donald Rumsfeld)
Koštová, Michaela ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Eichler, Jan (referee)
This thesis explores the role of individuals in foreign and security policy of the state namely former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in administration of the 43rd US President George Walker Bush. The work is divided into three chapters. The first chapter discusses the role of individuals in decision-making and internal and external factors on an individual which affect him. The second chapter analyzes time period 2001-2006, which was full of important decisions and actions having serious consequences not only for the United States, but also for international security relations at the global level. The third chapter deals with Donald Rumsfeld, who played a key role in foreign and security policy of the United States. His life, political career, especially his second term as a Secretary of Defense (2001-2006) are analyzed in this chapter. Then the focus is on his role in two US military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. In the end of this chapter is an analysis of internal and external factors affecting the decisions of Donald Rumsfeld.
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