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Success Factors of the British Arms Industry in Saudi Arabia in the 1980s and 1990s
Falta, Matěj ; Weiss, Tomáš (advisor) ; Váška, Jan (referee)
Bachelor thesis Success Factors of the British Arms Industry in Saudi Arabia in the 1980s and 1990s deals with two tranches of the giant arms trade known as Al-Yamamah, whose memorandum of understanding was signed in the 1980s. From a methodological point of view, the thesis could be considered a case study that analyzes key contracts over a given period of time. It is divided into three main chapters, each representing one factor examined. The thesis tries to answer whether the established hypotheses - that the factors of success were trust, corruption and a higher degree of interconnection between the private and public spheres - are correct. Text first describes relations between the two countries since the First World War until normalization of relations in 1963 after the Suez crisis and first major arms contracts in the 1960s and 1970s. Thesis mentions the situation after Operation Desert Shield, when ongoing contracts were in jeopardy, and also covers the ethical side of arms trades. Text deals with the foundation of corrupt practices and, consequently, with corruption in the Al-Yamamah trade itself. Finally, it deals with the degree of interconnection of the private and public spheres, the role of prime minister Margaret Thatcher, the export organizations DSO/DESO and shortly also with Her...
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Investment analysis of Lockheed Martin stock
Stefanská, Eugenie ; Veselá, Jitka (advisor) ; Mazáček, David (referee)
This bachelor thesis is focused on the fundamental analysis of Lockheed Martin stock. Fundamental analysis is divided into three main levels - global, sectoral, and corporate level. These levels correspond to three main chapters. In the first chapter we will examine the scale of macroeconomic impact on the stock market, in the second chapter we will explore the arms industry branch and the third chapter will focus on value calculation of the stock we picked. The conclusion will be an investment recommendation for a specific title. The outcome of this his work is a complex assessment of the stock title and its attractiveness to investors.
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Czechoslovak Arms Industry During the Normalization Period and the Influence of Cold War
Stibor, Jan ; Szobi, Pavel (advisor) ; Soukup, Jaromír (referee)
The main subject of this diploma thesis is analysis of the czechoslovak arms industry during the normalization period. The study gives complete information about the facts, that had most vital influence on the main goals setting , giving arm industry its course and all the consequences of the economic development in the seventies - eighties. It is dedicated mainly to the management system, structure and dynamics of armaments, depending on the cold war development. As Czechoslovakia was included to the soviet sphere of influence, part of the thesis is dedicated to the integration into coalition economic and military political structures. Arms material export to the developed countries is represented by the analysis of international relations with Libia.
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Analysis of Czechoslovak arms industry in the 30s of the 20th century
Lörinc, Drahoslav ; Szobi, Pavel (advisor) ; Skřivan, Aleš (referee)
This thesis deals with the issue of armament in the interwar Czechoslovak Republic, particularly in the thirties. This period was characterized by the economic crisis and the subsequent boom of the armament. During this short period, Czechoslovakia became one of the largest producers and exporters of arms. Individual chapters describe approximated methods of financing arms production and the impact of related government spending on the national economy. The thesis continues by monitoring the development of the arms industry until the dissolution of the Republic in 1938 and describing the structure of the defense industry and the most important Czechoslovak arms factories, which included Škoda Works and Zbrojovka Brno. The threat of Nazi Germany forced yearly increase of military expenditures, accelerated modernization of the Czechoslovak army, which started the boom of the armament. One chapter is also devoted to arms exports, its relevance and impact on the overall trade balance.
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Logic of the Single European Army
Kozelka, Josef ; Sršeň, Radim (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The current economic crisis has led the leaders of the European states to decrease their spending on defense. This paper argues that if this reduction in public spending is not offset by the increase in international cooperation than the military capability of the region is going to deteriorate in the near future. The argument that the defense budgets are decreasing is based on the analysis of the data available for the public defense expenditures. Further six case studies of EU states are presented showing that the potential decrease in capability is observable in a wide range of EU countries. The case for greater international cooperation is based on the economic theory of comparative advantage and benefits of competition in the defense market. Furthermore, academic literature supporting this hypothesis is also presented to the reader throughout the paper. The conclusion of this paper is that the current tendency of governmental politicians of EU countries to ignore the need for greater international cooperation in the defense sector is unsustainable and that if European Union wants to maintain its position as one of the world power blocks, systematic reform of the EU defense market will need to be introduced.
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Analysis of the production and export of the artillery weapons of the Skoda Works in the years 1918-1938
Pecková, Lenka ; Skřivan, Aleš (advisor) ; Johnson, Zdenka (referee)
This thesis deals with the analysis of the production and export of artillery weapons in interwar Czechoslovakia. Skoda become a major armory during the times of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, and maintained its position even during the interwar period. During this period occured a series of political and economic events that affected arms production. It is therefore one of the main aims of this work to analyze their influence and impact on the production of artillery weapons in Pilsen. Production and export were often subject to political relations of Czechoslovakia. From an economic perspective, the paper focuses on the profitability of individual stores, both in terms of domestic and foreign orders. Can not ignore the more detailed analysis of the export of the artillery weapons and trade relations because export played important role for the company for most of the interwar period.
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Analysis of the Development of International Arms Trade
Wagnerová, Aneta ; Plchová, Božena (advisor) ; Šuchman, Jaroslav (referee)
This thesis is focused on the development of international arms trade, particularly in the broader security and economic contexts. The first part deals with basic concepts and definitions, theory of the arms trade and the definition of the role of military expenditure. The next chapter focuses on trends in the arms industry and arms trade with the analysis of positions of the largest arms superpowers on the arms market - the main exporters and importers of conventional arms and their motivation to participate in international exchange of arms. The last chapter evaluates the effectiveness of existing regulation of the arms trade at the global level, with mention of regulation in the EU and the Czech Republic.
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International arms trade
Špirková, Klára ; Černá, Iveta (advisor) ; Kalínská, Emílie (referee)
This thesis is focused on the international arms trade -- its theoretical and practical aspects. The first part deals with methods and definitions. Some problems relating to the terminology are also mentioned. Other chapters include trends in armament, legislation concerning the arms trade and the impacts of its regulation. This study also includes the analysis of the biggest arms suppliers and importers in term of particural countries.
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Boom in the weapon production in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s
Pejsar, Adam ; Skřivan, Aleš (advisor) ; Chalupecký, Petr (referee)
The position and history of the Czechoslovak Republic played a key role in its decision to focus on the weapon industry during the interwar period. Given the unstable situation in the newly emerged countries in the Central European region and with respect to the tradition of a heavy-weapon production, Czechoslovakia began to produce arms on a much larger scale. The increasing armament in 1930s was not even stopped by the Great Depression. Furthermore, weapon production helped the country to report higher exports and boosted the otherwise stagnating economy. The boom in the weapon production came during 1934-1938. Due to the quality of Czechoslovak arms and the high demand for them abroad, the Czechoslovak total export showed at least a slight increasing trend during this period. Nevertheless, large public expenditures in this sector had to be covered by augmenting public debt and increased tax rates.
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