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M. R. Štefánik and Slovak-French relations since the year 1993
Beňušová, Lucia ; Tomalová, Eliška (advisor) ; Matějka, Ondřej (referee)
M. R. Štefánik and Slovak-French relations since the year 1993 Lucia Beňušová ABSTRACT: Master thesis "M. R. Štefánik and Slovak-French relations since the year 1993" focuses on the second life of a historical personality M. R. Štefánik and his remembrance in Slovak-French relations between the years 1993-2020. Štefánik spent a significant part of his life in France, where he achieved success in science, military and diplomatic field and he obtained French citizenship. Štefánik is a shared historical character of both countries. The aim of the thesis is to answer how is Štefánik represented in France, how it has been referred to his legacy in Slovak-French relations, and what parts of his personality have been emphasized the most. Thesis analysis if and how the historical person can help to build bilateral Slovak-French relations. Master thesis uses analyzation of monuments (lieux des mémoires) commemorating Štefánik in France in combination with thematic content analysis of the public discourse of statesmen on Slovak and French side. Štefánik appeared to be a symbol to which it has been referred continually, coherently, and without ideological misuse. Mostly emphasized part of his personality in public discourse is a correlation with his Slovak belonging, science and military success, and anchoring...
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Charles de Gaulle and his changing perspectives on Germany
Čech, Damián ; Matějka, Ondřej (advisor) ; Emler, David (referee)
The main focus of the bachelor thesis Charles de Gaulle and his changing perspectives on Germany will be the personality of Charles de Gaulle and his understanding of the Germany depending on his various life periods. In order to process this subject of the thesis, I will use the analysis of the memoirs, notes and letters, which will be divided thematically. The thesis covers the period of 1919-1969. The main goal of the thesis is to process and interpret the thoughts of de Gaulle in relation with Germany. De Gaulle as one of the most important personality of the twentieth century is mentioning Germany quite often, being one of his centers of interest. The bachelor thesis will try to illustrate the different images of the Germany that appear in his memoirs and how are the images changing in the reaction of the development of the mutual relations. The thesis will be also focusing on the language and expressions used to describe the Germany and will try to clarify them to the reader. Last but not the least I will try to answer the question, whether de Gaulle had a stable opinion on Germany or whether the opinion was changing depending on the current international situation.
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French policy in Libya after overthrowing Gaddafi: security consolidation or democratization?
Mistrík, Peter ; Najšlová, Lucia (advisor) ; Weiss, Tomáš (referee)
The English school of international relations claims that the national interests of states and their behaviour in international relations are not only driven by selfish motives, but the so- called enlightened self-interest as well. The functioning of the community of the states is governed by common rules, laws, values and interests. According to the Solidarist current of the English school it is even acceptable to limit the sovereignty of the state which seriously violates international standards such as the protection of human rights. A discrepancy between the protection of the states' sovereignty and the protection of the rights of individuals was bridged by the Responsibility to protect doctrine adopted at the UN World Summit in 2005. This doctrine has served France and other states intervening in Libya as a support of the legality of their cause. However, the doctrine does not address the conditions of the intervention solely. It also delegates a responsibility to rebuild the war-torn countries to the interventionists. Therefore, it is an appropriate tool for the evaluation of the interests and motivations that have shaped the policies and activities of France in Libya. The analysis suggests that the primary motivation of France has undergone a fundamental change during the course of...
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Comparison of approaches to the radical Islam and the integration of Muslims in selected EU member states
Raffaj, Ivan ; Kučera, Tomáš (advisor) ; Knutelská, Viera (referee)
The thesis offers a comparison of integration of Muslims and approaches toward radical Islam in three countries: Germany, France, and Sweden. These three countries used to represent three main integration types. The thesis argue that these three types do not longer exist and tries to verify convergence hypothesis. This is done by the analysis of particular selected aspects of integration of Muslims and counter-radicalization and counter-terrorism measures related to radical Islam in every examined country. The thesis further evaluates the effectiveness of integration and counter-radicalization approaches in selected countries and indicates which country appears to be the most effective based on selected criteria. Based on the analysis of individual countries, the thesis assumes which integration and counter-radicalization approaches or their combination toward Muslims might be the most effective.
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Right-wing and left-wing populism in the 2017 French presidential election
Klinková, Karolína ; Mejstřík, Martin (advisor) ; Tomalová, Eliška (referee)
The rise of populism is one of the most significant political phenomena of the last decade. Although populism has been studied from various perspectives, especially in recent years, there is still number of unresolved issues related to the phenomenon. One of them is a question of the relation between right-wing and left-wing populist policies. In this context, the thesis deals with the case of the 2017 French presidential election. In this vote, both right- wing populist Marine Le Pen and left-wing populist Jean-Luc Mélenchon achieved extraordinary political success. The thesis examines policy content of the selected thematic areas that the candidates were focusing on during the election campaign. It specifically examines electoral programs and media statements of the candidates as the sources of their policies. The thesis provides an analysis of the policy content of individual candidates, as well as a comparison of the policies in the selected thematic areas. Its main output is a description of the common and different features of the pre-election promises of the two selected populist politicians.
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Analýza socio-demografických ukazovateľov v kontexte starnutia populácie v Českej republike a vo Francúzsku
Matlová, Lucia
The aim of the masters thesis is comparison of selected demographic indicators that affect ageing population in Czech republic and France. The demographic development is focusing on the period from 2005 to 2015. The theoretical part is focused on literature search. It is devoted to analysis of causes of ageing population on the present and description of demographic statics and dynamics and structure of education. As part of the fulfillment of the objectives of the work will be used in the method of comparison, time series analysis and regression. For 2005-2015 is typical rising average population, ageing of population and higher life expectancy. Despite declining fertility in both countries, France still ranks among the countries with the highest birth rate in the EU
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Charles de Gaulle and his changing perspectives on Germany
Čech, Damián ; Matějka, Ondřej (advisor) ; Emler, David (referee)
The main focus of the bachelor thesis Charles de Gaulle and his changing perspectives on Germany will be the personality of Charles de Gaulle and his understanding of the Germany depending on his various life periods. In order to process this subject of the thesis, I will use the analysis of the memoirs, notes and letters, which will be divided thematically. The thesis covers the period of 1919-1969. The main goal of the thesis is to process and interpret the thoughts of de Gaulle in relation with Germany. De Gaulle as one of the most important personality of the twentieth century is mentioning Germany quite often, being one of his centers of interest. The bachelor thesis will try to illustrate the different images of the Germany that appear in his memoirs and how are the images changing in the reaction of the development of the mutual relations. The thesis will be also focusing on the language and expressions used to describe the Germany and will try to clarify them to the reader. Last but not the least I will try to answer the question, whether de Gaulle had a stable opinion on Germany or whether the opinion was changing depending on the current international situation.
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The phenomenon of the rise of the extreme right in France, a content-discursive comparative analysis of the National Front candidates in the presidential elections since 2002
Húsková, Eva ; Perottino, Michel (advisor) ; Komasová, Sarah (referee)
The aim of this bachelor's thesis is the comparison of two presidential candidates, representing the French extreme-right party called National Front since 2002. Over the last few years, the popularity of National Front has been rising - M. Le Pen got into second round of presidential elections in 2017 and also, the party has been obtaining more and more seats in Parliament as a result of legislative elections. This work analyzes the development of the National Front in correlation with the "dediabolization" concept - mechanisms, that aims to normalize its rhetoric (erasing xenophobic and racist remarks, islamophobia and antisemitism). The thesis is focusing on populist elements, which can be seen in the discourse, but also as an ideology promoted by presidential candidates - party leaders representing party interests and goals on a national level. The analysis is divided into two parts - first of all, it is a comparative content analysis of political programs from 2002, 2007, 2012 and 2017, based on four indicators, and in the second part, it is a discourse analysis of speeches from above-mentioned years. To conclude, the work summarizes the rhetorical refinement of M. Le Pen, in comparision with her father and the ways she presents information to the larger public (both in written, but also in...
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The Impact of Fukushima Accident on Energy Policy in France
Slepčan, Matej ; Weiss, Tomáš (advisor) ; Matějka, Ondřej (referee)
This master thesis examines how the Fukushima accident has affected the French energy policy and the impact on the perception of nuclear energy by policymakers, the public and energy companies. Nuclear energy does comprises three-quarters of the total electricity production in the country and thus forms the backbone of the energy mix in France. The study uses comparative analysis as a main approach, to compare public discourse of state actors (in particular the President, the Ministry of Energy and Nuclear Safety Agency) and the French energy companies before and after the accident from March 11, 2011. At the beginning, the study refers on the position of nuclear energy in the world, historical development of nuclear energy in France and its importance for the energy security of the country. It also describes the Fukushima accident and its immediate consequences on nuclear energy worldwide. In a research section it presents a summary of France's energy policy before the Fukushima accident, in which emphasis was placed on maintaining a high share of nuclear energy in the energy mix of the country. In the next part of the research is described the French energy policy after the accident and subsequently the prospect of possible change of energy strategy of France.
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Dieudonné as an example of new antisemitism in France
Bačová, Petra ; Matějka, Ondřej (advisor) ; Tomalová, Eliška (referee)
This bachelor thesis is aimed at specific character of the new anti-Semitism in France and concrete elements that differ the new wave from the old one. This topic is very up to date in today's France because of significant increase of anti-Semitic crimes and growing numbres of jews emigrating to Israel. Three main differences which I explore in my thesis are : connection between new anti-Semitism and moslim immigrants, overlapping anti-Semitism with anti-Zionism and shift of anti-Semitism on the political spetrum. Second part of my thesis is study of artistic production of Dieudonné M'bala M'bala, french entertainer known for his controversial statements. In his political and artistic career I am trying to find aspects of new anti-Semitism mentioned in the first part.
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