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The Comparison of Bavarian and Saxon Foreign Relations
Nováková, Ela ; Eberle, Jakub (advisor) ; Handl, Vladimír (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with the phenomenon of paradiplomacy in the context of the comparison of two substate units - Bavaria and Saxony. The growth of paradiplomatic activities is a natural reaction of non-state actors to the increase of globalization, regionalization and in the selected territory also European integration. Both Bavaria and Saxony, as representatives of the substate level of government in German federalism, do not have the full range of their own, exclusive competences. Although they cannot act as fully sovereign international entities, they actively use means and tools available to them to engage in foreign relations. Paradiplomatic activities are illustrated in this thesis with emphasis on their current form and outside the level of channels regulated by the EU. The main differences between Bavaria and Saxony lie in their historical development, economic potential and identification with regional parties that influence both Munich and Dresden in their international appeal and self-confidence. Bavarian state players act as de facto equal partners in regional relations with Central European countries, and their attractiveness is evident on the global scale. This is also reflected in intra-German politics, where Munich articulates its provincial interests even if it deviates from...
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Tatarstan between Moscow and Ankara: An Analysis of Tatarstan's Elite's Stance towards the Changing Relations between Turkey and the Russian Federation
Pospíšil, Tomáš ; Aslan, Emil (advisor) ; Šír, Jan (referee)
The Master thesis is dealing with the external policies of the Republic of Tatarstan, a unit of the Russian Federation, and its relations to Turkey, a nation Tatarstan has cultural ties to, in light of the Russo-Turkish conflict following the shooting down of the Russian fighter jet Su-24 by the Turkish army. To answer questions about the influence of national diplomacy over a region's paradiplomacy, and the possibility to conduct independent paradiplomacy in an authoritarian state, speeches given on topics related to Turkey by the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov were analysed against the background of the changing Russian relations to Turkey, using the Critical Discourse Analysis. The analysis revealed that although Tatarstani paradiplomacy reflects the developments of Russian diplomacy - it is not possible not to, since the decisions of the Federal government are binding for its subjects - President Minnikhanov continued to advocate for a long-term (and as close as possible) cooperation with Turkey regardless of Moscow's current stance. In fact, he was lobbying the Kremlin for this end, trying to influence the Federal diplomacy.
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The international cooperation of the South Moravia region
Šimková, Michaela
The bachelor thesis deals with the activities of the South Moravia Region in the field of international relations. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate the cooperation of the South Moravia Region with partners regions. Economic motivation is mainly presented by focusing on the European agenda and consequently by participating in joint projects. Cultural motivation can be found in joint projects of high schools and universities, organizing cultural meetings by cooperation of museums, galleries, etc. Political motivation appears only rarely and was only mentioned in cooperation with the Bratislava Self-governing Region. Based on proven research, it can be stated that the greatest benefits for the region's development is participation in projects subsidized from EU funds.
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Paradiplomacy of Czech Regions towards the German federal states
Seiboth, Jakub ; Handl, Vladimír (advisor) ; Kochnowski, Roman (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with paradiplomacy between Czech regions and German federal states. The term paradiplomacy refers to the diplomacy of the lower territorial administrative units. Specifically, this work deals with macro-regional paradiplomacy, ie cooperation of regions that do not share a common border. The research thus focuses on the Central Bohemian Region, which has partnerships with the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate and the Moravian-Silesian Region, which cooperates with the federal state of North Rhine- Westphalia (research does not include Prague's cooperation with Berlin and Hamburg, as these are urban-type regions). This diploma thesis examines in what motives the paradiplomatic cooperation differs, what are the motivations for its establishment and what is the difference in the fulfillment of mutually set goals. The motives of paradiplomacy can be economic, cultural or political. The first part of the thesis presents the theory and definitions of terms that the thesis then works with. Following on is a methodology and research questions. Subsequently, the respective Czech and German lower territorial administrative units are introduced. In the second part of the thesis, the research itself is carried out and its evaluation set forth. The materials for the research were...
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Paradiplomacy of municipalities in South Bohemia and Plzeň region
HEJDOVÁ, Lucie
This diploma thesis determines the foreign activities of municipalities in South Bohemia and Plzeň region (i.e. paradiplomacy) and so by the analysis of cross-border municipal partnerships. The term paradiplomacy is defined, European regional policy, possibilities of financial support of mentioned activities and institutionalized forms of co-operation among municipalities are presented. Special attention is given primarily to the cross-border partnerships that are the main subject of interest of the diploma thesis. The thesis is based on an analytical-empirical approach. There are also used the methods of comparative politics and statistical and mathematical methods for evaluation of data.
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Tatarstan between Moscow and Ankara: An Analysis of Tatarstan's Elite's Stance towards the Changing Relations between Turkey and the Russian Federation
Pospíšil, Tomáš ; Aslan, Emil (advisor) ; Šír, Jan (referee)
The Master thesis is dealing with the external policies of the Republic of Tatarstan, a unit of the Russian Federation, and its relations to Turkey, a nation Tatarstan has cultural ties to, in light of the Russo-Turkish conflict following the shooting down of the Russian fighter jet Su-24 by the Turkish army. To answer questions about the influence of national diplomacy over a region's paradiplomacy, and the possibility to conduct independent paradiplomacy in an authoritarian state, speeches given on topics related to Turkey by the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov were analysed against the background of the changing Russian relations to Turkey, using the Critical Discourse Analysis. The analysis revealed that although Tatarstani paradiplomacy reflects the developments of Russian diplomacy - it is not possible not to, since the decisions of the Federal government are binding for its subjects - President Minnikhanov continued to advocate for a long-term (and as close as possible) cooperation with Turkey regardless of Moscow's current stance. In fact, he was lobbying the Kremlin for this end, trying to influence the Federal diplomacy.
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External Action of Catalonia: the Path Towards Independence?
Körtingová, Gabriela ; Menclová, Barbora (advisor) ; Mejstřík, Martin (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with Catalan's external action and its role in seeking independence. The research focuses on the strategy and institutions formed by the autonomous government of Catalonia since 1978, through which this autonomous community is seeking to get the idea of independence at international level and gain support for it. The aim of the thesis is to prove that foreign relations of a non-state entity could play an important role its efforts to promote independence, and to contribute to the knowledge of the topic in the Czech environment. The paper describes the development of Catalan external actions since the adoption of a new democratic constitution of Spain from 1978, both in terms of the emergence of new institutions and of its mission and strategic goals. The first two parts of the thesis are separated by a chronological milestone, the year of 2006, and deal with the development of Catalan external action. Its third part is a brief analysis of the attitude of the European Union and the central government of Spain on the issue of conducting Catalan paradiplomacy. The whole thesis examines how singular legislative changes and political leaders have helped Catalonia to use its external actions as a method of promoting independence. In the conclusion, three hypotheses regarding...
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Economic Paradiplomacy – Spanish Experience
Skrbková, Tereza ; Peterková, Jana (advisor) ; Trávníčková, Zuzana (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with the topic of economic paradiplomacy, which connects the issues of economic diplomacy and paradiplomacy. It is focused on goals of subnational units within their economic paradiplomacy and their determination in comparison to goals in the economic diplomacy of state. The thesis puts a special emphasis on Spain and it is dedicated to two Spanish regions: Catalonia and Valencian Community. It introduces the aims and subjects of economic diplomacy of Spain, Catalonia and Valencian Community. The final chapter compares all three entities and their approach to the economic diplomacy.
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