The far – right phenomenon is the problematic issue of the whole Europe today, member states of t... more The far – right phenomenon is the problematic issue of the whole Europe today, member states of the Visegrad group are not an exception. An escalation of the far right representation in this region occurred as part of the transformation process and a discussion on the extremist movement has acquired a greater intensity. The aim of this master thesis is through the analysis of the most important far - right parties and movements define the threat represented by the far - right subjects and what risks may arise in the case of deregulation. Secondly, the thesis will focus on description of common and also different aspects of the far – right in the states of Visegrad group.
The aim of this study is to explain the position of the USA and Russia regarding the status of Ko... more The aim of this study is to explain the position of the USA and Russia regarding the status of Kosovo. The new emerging state Kosovo plays a strategic role for both countries and both countries count with Kosovo within their sphere of influence. The declaration of Kosovo independence from 2008 divides the international community on the main question of state sovereignty. USA and Russia have played the role of hegemonic powers since the end of the Second World War, so their voices have a key role within the international scene. The study is designed to demonstrate the conception of the foreign policies of USA and Russia. Firstly, the thesis will try to investigate whether the different positions towards Kosovo status indicate different conceptions of state sovereignty in modern times. On the other hand, there is an option that the different positions of the great powers towards Kosovo are influenced by their self-interests in the whole region of the Balkans, so the status of Kosovo plays a key role within broader goals. The first part of the thesis explains theoretical conceptions of the state interests based on the theory of realism and ideational liberalism. These approaches are necessary to be examined to hypothetically explain the foreign policies and the behavior of the great powers. The explanations of these concepts are necessary for further elaboration and exploration. The thesis then moves to a brief description of the history of Kosovo. The chapter on history will inform about the times, when the first calls for v Kurucz: The Policies of the USA and Russia Regarding Kosovo Kosovo independence were remarked, until the present situation in which Kosovo exists today. For the reader that is willing to better understand the current problem of Kosovo, it is necessary to understand its history because it has created the present picture of the region. Undoubtedly, historical facts are the inseparable parts of lives of people living in Kosovo today. Moreover, the thesis will try to empirically demonstrate the relationships between USA and Kosovo, and Russia towards Kosovo. It is necessary to analyze the aspects of foreign policies of the great powers and try to empirically testify the status of Kosovo according to the conceptions of foreign policy of each power . This chapter should be the key part of the thesis, so it is necessary to make a deep analysis to deduce a conclusion. In conclusion, the thesis does not try to give the basic answer on the recognition or non-recognition of Kosovo sovereignty. The different positions of the great powers may be caused by different interests of the powers in the region that are related to concrete reasons. However, there is an option that there is a different perspective on the meaning of sovereignty in the world today. USA could possibly more emphasize the right of self- determination for the nation that is oppressed, if it is based on the democratic principles. Russia, on the other hand, seems to follow a very traditional concept of state ́s sovereignty, wants to maintain the status quo, regardless of violation of human rights.
The far – right phenomenon is the problematic issue of the whole Europe today, member states of t... more The far – right phenomenon is the problematic issue of the whole Europe today, member states of the Visegrad group are not an exception. An escalation of the far right representation in this region occurred as part of the transformation process and a discussion on the extremist movement has acquired a greater intensity. The aim of this master thesis is through the analysis of the most important far - right parties and movements define the threat represented by the far - right subjects and what risks may arise in the case of deregulation. Secondly, the thesis will focus on description of common and also different aspects of the far – right in the states of Visegrad group.
The aim of this study is to explain the position of the USA and Russia regarding the status of Ko... more The aim of this study is to explain the position of the USA and Russia regarding the status of Kosovo. The new emerging state Kosovo plays a strategic role for both countries and both countries count with Kosovo within their sphere of influence. The declaration of Kosovo independence from 2008 divides the international community on the main question of state sovereignty. USA and Russia have played the role of hegemonic powers since the end of the Second World War, so their voices have a key role within the international scene. The study is designed to demonstrate the conception of the foreign policies of USA and Russia. Firstly, the thesis will try to investigate whether the different positions towards Kosovo status indicate different conceptions of state sovereignty in modern times. On the other hand, there is an option that the different positions of the great powers towards Kosovo are influenced by their self-interests in the whole region of the Balkans, so the status of Kosovo plays a key role within broader goals. The first part of the thesis explains theoretical conceptions of the state interests based on the theory of realism and ideational liberalism. These approaches are necessary to be examined to hypothetically explain the foreign policies and the behavior of the great powers. The explanations of these concepts are necessary for further elaboration and exploration. The thesis then moves to a brief description of the history of Kosovo. The chapter on history will inform about the times, when the first calls for v Kurucz: The Policies of the USA and Russia Regarding Kosovo Kosovo independence were remarked, until the present situation in which Kosovo exists today. For the reader that is willing to better understand the current problem of Kosovo, it is necessary to understand its history because it has created the present picture of the region. Undoubtedly, historical facts are the inseparable parts of lives of people living in Kosovo today. Moreover, the thesis will try to empirically demonstrate the relationships between USA and Kosovo, and Russia towards Kosovo. It is necessary to analyze the aspects of foreign policies of the great powers and try to empirically testify the status of Kosovo according to the conceptions of foreign policy of each power . This chapter should be the key part of the thesis, so it is necessary to make a deep analysis to deduce a conclusion. In conclusion, the thesis does not try to give the basic answer on the recognition or non-recognition of Kosovo sovereignty. The different positions of the great powers may be caused by different interests of the powers in the region that are related to concrete reasons. However, there is an option that there is a different perspective on the meaning of sovereignty in the world today. USA could possibly more emphasize the right of self- determination for the nation that is oppressed, if it is based on the democratic principles. Russia, on the other hand, seems to follow a very traditional concept of state ́s sovereignty, wants to maintain the status quo, regardless of violation of human rights.
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The aim of this master thesis is through the analysis of the most important far - right parties and movements define the threat represented by the far - right subjects and what risks may arise in the case of deregulation. Secondly, the thesis will focus on description of common and also different aspects of the far – right in the states of Visegrad group.
The first part of the thesis explains theoretical conceptions of the state interests based on the theory of realism and ideational liberalism. These approaches are necessary to be examined to hypothetically explain the foreign policies and the behavior of the great powers. The explanations of these concepts are necessary for further elaboration and exploration.
The thesis then moves to a brief description of the history of Kosovo. The chapter on history will inform about the times, when the first calls for
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Kurucz: The Policies of the USA and Russia Regarding Kosovo
Kosovo independence were remarked, until the present situation in which Kosovo exists today. For the reader that is willing to better understand the current problem of Kosovo, it is necessary to understand its history because it has created the present picture of the region. Undoubtedly, historical facts are the inseparable parts of lives of people living in Kosovo today.
Moreover, the thesis will try to empirically demonstrate the relationships between USA and Kosovo, and Russia towards Kosovo. It is necessary to analyze the aspects of foreign policies of the great powers and try to empirically testify the status of Kosovo according to the conceptions of foreign policy of each power . This chapter should be the key part of the thesis, so it is necessary to make a deep analysis to deduce a conclusion.
In conclusion, the thesis does not try to give the basic answer on the recognition or non-recognition of Kosovo sovereignty. The different positions of the great powers may be caused by different interests of the powers in the region that are related to concrete reasons. However, there is an option that there is a different perspective on the meaning of sovereignty in the world today. USA could possibly more emphasize the right of self- determination for the nation that is oppressed, if it is based on the democratic principles. Russia, on the other hand, seems to follow a very traditional concept of state ́s sovereignty, wants to maintain the status quo, regardless of violation of human rights.
The aim of this master thesis is through the analysis of the most important far - right parties and movements define the threat represented by the far - right subjects and what risks may arise in the case of deregulation. Secondly, the thesis will focus on description of common and also different aspects of the far – right in the states of Visegrad group.
The first part of the thesis explains theoretical conceptions of the state interests based on the theory of realism and ideational liberalism. These approaches are necessary to be examined to hypothetically explain the foreign policies and the behavior of the great powers. The explanations of these concepts are necessary for further elaboration and exploration.
The thesis then moves to a brief description of the history of Kosovo. The chapter on history will inform about the times, when the first calls for
v
Kurucz: The Policies of the USA and Russia Regarding Kosovo
Kosovo independence were remarked, until the present situation in which Kosovo exists today. For the reader that is willing to better understand the current problem of Kosovo, it is necessary to understand its history because it has created the present picture of the region. Undoubtedly, historical facts are the inseparable parts of lives of people living in Kosovo today.
Moreover, the thesis will try to empirically demonstrate the relationships between USA and Kosovo, and Russia towards Kosovo. It is necessary to analyze the aspects of foreign policies of the great powers and try to empirically testify the status of Kosovo according to the conceptions of foreign policy of each power . This chapter should be the key part of the thesis, so it is necessary to make a deep analysis to deduce a conclusion.
In conclusion, the thesis does not try to give the basic answer on the recognition or non-recognition of Kosovo sovereignty. The different positions of the great powers may be caused by different interests of the powers in the region that are related to concrete reasons. However, there is an option that there is a different perspective on the meaning of sovereignty in the world today. USA could possibly more emphasize the right of self- determination for the nation that is oppressed, if it is based on the democratic principles. Russia, on the other hand, seems to follow a very traditional concept of state ́s sovereignty, wants to maintain the status quo, regardless of violation of human rights.