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The Road to Democracy in Communist Countries: Exploring the Influences in Transformation including nationalism
Xu, Jingjing ; Svoboda, Karel (advisor) ; Hanley, Seán (referee) ; Horák, Slavomír (referee)
This research delves into the transformative political journeys of Eastern Bloc countries following the disintegration of the Soviet Union, emphasizing the distinct paths they embarked upon-ranging from democracies to autocracies. Central to this exploration is the potent role of nationalism, particularly the dynamics of inclusive and exclusive nationalism, in steering these transitions. Through comparative analyses, the study unravels the complex interplay of factors that influenced the trajectories of these nations. The findings not only map the road to democracy in communist countries but also illuminate the profound influence of nationalism on such metamorphoses. By shedding light on these intricate dynamics, the research offers a robust framework for understanding and guiding democratic transitions in other regions, emphasizing the nuances of nationalism that can either bolster or hinder the pursuit of democratic ideals. Key Words: Eastern Bloc, Political Transformation, Democracy, Authoritarian Regimes, Nationalism, Post-communist
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Sport and politics at the time of block arrangement of the word
NEBOR, David
This bachelor's thesis deals with the interconnection of the spheres of sport and politics with a focus on the period of bipolar world during the Cold War. On the basis of the relevant literature, the thesis examines such sporting events that reflected the political situation or the mood of contemporary society. The introductory part of the text aims to find the position of the game in human culture, it also deals with the sociological aspects of sport. The main body of the thesis tries to find a connection between sport, media, ideology and politics and outlines the development of events in the period of the bipolar world divided into Western and Eastern Bloc. The text pays attention to the politically influenced Olympic Games or ping pong tournament. It also focuses on the Czechoslovak environment through the study of the Spartakiads, the politicization of ice hockey and sports emigration. Finally, it shows a thematic overlap to the present. The bachelor's thesis presents selected topics and is a probe into the sports world, which is repeatedly inserted into political contexts. It examines sport as a tool of domestic and foreign policy. Methodologically, the text is based on the approaches of cultural studies. In addition to professional literature, it also uses news and journalistic articles in online media.
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Analysis of the sino-soviet border conflicts in 1969
Crhák, Ondřej ; Stellner, František (advisor) ; Tumis, Stanislav (referee)
This bachalor thesis is focused on the Sino-Soviet border conflict of 1969, which represents the most sharpened period in the relationship between the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The purpose of the thesis is to demonstrate possible origns and consequences of this conflict as well as to show main characteristics of the border question using the analysis of development of the crisis. First chapters mainly deal with development of the Sino-Soviet split and history of common border. This work emphasizes in the first place level of foreign relations but it is also important to mention progress of conflict including the three most important border clashes. The thesis confronts with myths, legends and half-truths. The topic is elaborated on documents publicated electronicly on the internet and on unpublicated documents from Czech archives. Key words: border clashes, Brezhnev, Cold war, Communism, Damanskii, eastern bloc, Mao zedong, maoism, relations between PRC and USSR, Zhalanashkol
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Post Stalin Crises in GDR - Causes of East-German Uprising in June 1953
Partynglová, Daniela ; Nigrin, Tomáš (advisor) ; Šmidrkal, Václav (referee)
The Bachelor thesis Post-Stalin Crises in GDR - Causes of East-German Uprising of June 1953 is searching for causes of East-German Uprising of June 1953. Thesis follows the situation and international position of soviet occupation zone in Germany and German Democratic Republic (GDR) after the World War II. until the summer of 1953. The aim of thesis is to analyse the potential reasons and causes of dissatisfaction of east Germans, which lead to the supressed uprising. The thesis is also focused on the reflexion and interpretations of causes of the Uprising in former Western and Eastern blocs of Cold War. In Western Bloc and the Federal Republic of Germany was accentuated antipathy to Communist regime and its fundaments, in the Eastern Bloc and the GDR was Uprising seem such a western provocation. The thesis concludes that the reasons of protest were the disappointing social and economic conditions and the repressions. The east Germans protested in 1953 against the instruments of politics of the leading East German Party, then against fundaments of the Communist regime.
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Foreign Students in Czechoslovakia in 70's and 80's
Nnaji, Kristýna ; Vondráková Bortlová, Hana (advisor) ; Krátká, Lenka (referee)
Foreign policy of Czechoslovakia in 70's and 80's depended completely on the policy of the Soviet union and its promoted ideology. The Czechoslovak socialist republic preserved the narrowest relationship with the Soviet union and its sattelite states in Eastern Europe, while the relationship with the western countries oriented to co-operation with the United states, was very cold and was beeing restored very slowly and gradually. The developing countries, especially those heading to a socialist establishment, had a special position in Czechoslovak foreign policy. Especially these countries benefited from Czechoslovak aid such as financial, military or material support. Another way Czechoslovakia implemented its development aid was offering scholarships for university students. The purpose of this form of aid was to contribute to the progress of developing countries, most of whom gained independence recently. Simultaneously the policy pursued another aim - to spread the socialist ideology and the influlence of the Soviet union around the world. Hundreds of foreign students studied in Czechoslovak universities every year during 70's and 80's. Most of them came from so called developing countries. Foreign students came from various countries of the world, various cultures and therefore they perceived...
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Comparison of Democratic Consolidation in Former Eastern Bloc
Bárta, Vít ; Houda, Přemysl (advisor) ; Vaňous, Jaroslav (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to numerically evaluate democratic consolidation in Eastern European countries of the former Eastern Bloc. To compare these countries with each other and decide which of these countries can be considered as consolidated democracies. Secondary aim is to find which factors supported this consolidation or at least correlate with it. Theoretical basis of this work is Wolfgang Merkel's theory of democratic consolidation. He divides democratic consolidation into four levels: constitutional consolidation, representative consolidation, behavioral consolidation and democratic consolidation of the political culture. Each level of democratic consolidation is numerically expressed, with usage of Bertelsmann's transformation index data, separately for all states in two-year intervals since 2005 to 2015. Based on that, overall democratic consolidation is calculated. Therefore, we can compare countries between each other and in time. Correlation between factors supporting consolidation and overall democratic consolidation is expressed by Pearson correlation coefficient. This work is beneficial in creating and describing method, which can be used for numerical expression of democratic consolidation in any state since 2005 to 2015 without author's subjective influence. Another benefit is...
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The Role of Jazz in U.S. Cultural Diplomacy During the Cold War
Komrsová, Anna ; Sehnálková, Jana (advisor) ; Calda, Miloš (referee)
This Bachelor thesis deals with the role of jazz diplomacy within American cultural policy during the Cold War era. It depicts how jazz music was used as an effective tool to shape a positive image of the USA abroad in the midst of Cold War conflicts. The theoretical concepts which underlie this thesis are cultural diplomacy as a component of public diplomacy, and the concept of "soft power". This thesis also examines the function of African-Americans as official jazz ambassadors of the US. The aim of the thesis is to determine the impact of jazz diplomacy in particular countries of the Eastern Bloc. It stresses the importance of Voice of America radio broadcasts in the context of the influence of jazz on foreign audiences. The thesis comes to the conclusion that the impact of American jazz music on Eastern Bloc countries was substantial and it also affirms the importance of culture within public diplomacy.
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Analysis of the sino-soviet border conflicts in 1969
Crhák, Ondřej ; Stellner, František (advisor) ; Tumis, Stanislav (referee)
This bachalor thesis is focused on the Sino-Soviet border conflict of 1969, which represents the most sharpened period in the relationship between the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The purpose of the thesis is to demonstrate possible origns and consequences of this conflict as well as to show main characteristics of the border question using the analysis of development of the crisis. First chapters mainly deal with development of the Sino-Soviet split and history of common border. This work emphasizes in the first place level of foreign relations but it is also important to mention progress of conflict including the three most important border clashes. The thesis confronts with myths, legends and half-truths. The topic is elaborated on documents publicated electronicly on the internet and on unpublicated documents from Czech archives. Key words: border clashes, Brezhnev, Cold war, Communism, Damanskii, eastern bloc, Mao zedong, maoism, relations between PRC and USSR, Zhalanashkol
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