2016-Současnost
Stablecoin Tether vzrůsta u Čínských investorů
V posledním týdnu, kdy Bitcoin zaznamenal nárust až o 27%. Investoři z Číny začali nakupovat digitální zlato a to právě přes Tether (stablecoin). Ten umožňuje nejjednodušší nákup kryptoměn. Není to nic nového. Pokud se podíváme na report z minulého roku, čínští...
Bitcoin v portfoliu: Snížení rizika, zvýšení výnosnosti
Pokud se ptáte, jak správně rozprostřít portfolio na následující roky, tak tuto zprávu čtete správně. Na tuto otázku se ptá spoustu investorů, a dokonce byl na to proveden i výzkum z prestižní univerzity Yale. Návratnosti v různých časových intervalech Graf světové...
Od zákazů k budoucímu povolení kryptoměn v Číně
Dnešním dnem vyšla zpráva, že Čína chce zakázat těžbu bitcoinů a dalších kryptoměn. V článku se dále píše, že „Národní rozvojová a reformní komise zveřejnila návrh revidovaného seznamu průmyslových aktivit, které plánuje zrušit, protože nesplňují příslušné zákony a...
Lighting network je zpátky
Je tomu přesně 1 rok, kdy jsme naposledy psali o technologii zvané Lighting Network. V poslední době se uskutečnila testovací verze Lighting Networkingu, které se zúčastnila potažmo celá komunita kryptoměn z více než 56 zemí světa. Co znamená “Lighting Network”?...
Bitcoin futures: Institucionální produkty objemově vzkvétají
Minulý měsíc společnost Bitwise Asset Management zažádala o schválení ETF*. Současně vypracovala pro komisaře SEC** prezentaci, kde prezentují současný trh v kryptoměnách. Pokud máte chvíli, stojí za to se na prezentaci podívat na tomto odkaze. Bitwise Bitcoin Total...
Facebook plánuje přesun na blockchain
Poslední týdny se mluvilo zejména o aktivitě divize „Exploring Blockchain“, kterou vede bývalý šéf Paypalu David Marcus. Tato divize patří pod korporaci Facebook a čítá přes 50 různých blockchainových inženýrů, kteří se podílí na tomto projektu. Trh v Indii Na začátku...
Bitcoin překonal Paypal v ročním objemu
Roční objem Bitcoin transakcí překonal podruhé za dva roky službu Paypal. Jedná se o neuvěřitelných $1.3 bilionů dolarů. Ve stejný čas měl Paypal objem, "jen", $578 miliard platebních transakcích. Dle reportu analytické společnost Diar, krypto sektor v roce 2018...
The Russian strategy in the Euro-Atlantic Environment
The European Union seeks to have a peaceful relationship with the Russian Federation, through cooperation against terrorism, Europol, the war in Syria and cooperation on international crime. Both of these actors know that Russia is the biggest exporter to the EU....
How is changing Japan’s foreign policy toward China in 21st century?
This work seeks to draw an analysis of the future foreign policy of the State of Japan in the Asia region, together with its high political strategy toward the People’s Republic of China. The author illustrates some major strengths and weaknesses in the new foreign...
Ukraine & NATO view from International Relations
What could happen in Ukraine? Ukraine could join NATO after becoming a member of European Union, but Sevastopol and the Black Sea are important locations for the Russian military. At present, Russia and US relations are at their lowest point for a generation, with...
Talk with Maroš Šefčovič, EU: Evolving Dynamics, Policy Dilemmas and Prospects
The Vice President of the EC’s energy portfolio is one of the ten top priorities of the European Union. Global Energy Security means securing the whole of the EU with electricity, gas and oil to the extent that Europe will become independent and self-sufficient. The...
Discussion with Angus Stewart, Deputy Ambassador of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Czech Republic
On the 7th of April 2017, another discussion with Angus Stewart, Deputy Ambassador of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Czech Republic, was held. The discussion covered current bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Czech...
European Union and the Changing Global Economic System
The European Union and Japan have had a strategic economic partnership in foreign and economy policy since 1991, when of a joint declaration on relations between the EC and its member states with Japan was adopted. In 2013, the EU launched negotiations for a strategic...
Russian Federation Foreign Policy & Public Diplomacy
In 2009, the United States of America wanted to “reset” its relationship with the Russian Federation, and in a symbolic gesture, the Secretary of State presented a “reset button” to the Minister of Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov. However,...
Discussion with HE Mr Alexander Grubmayr, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Czech Republic
On the 7th of March 2017, another discussion with HE Mr Alexander Grubmayr, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Czech Republic, concerning the current bilateral relations between Austria and the Czech Republic in their historical context, the mission of the...
Can the EU be a Political-Security Actor in Asia?
The Asian foreign forum, which takes place every two years, is focused on dialogues between the European Union and Asia to develop mutual benefits. The EU can only offer to Asia a development environment and human rights. Asia depends on soft power, but they do not...
Diskuze s generálem Štěpánkem na téma Blízký východ a vyhodnocení rizikových situací
Diskuze s generálem Štěpánkem (bývalý ředitel Vojenské zpravodajské služby) na téma Blízký východ a vyhodnocení rizikových situací na Diplomatické akademii v Praze. Právě díky A-reportu z roku 2013 od generála Štěpánka padla vláda bývalého premiéra Nečase. V České...
Evropské finance a projektové řízení
Diskuze o Evropských financích a projektovém řízení s paní doktorkou Vicenovou (bývalá ministryně zemědělství ČR) na Diplomatické akademii v Praze. Lisabonská smlouva neuspěla, Evropa 2020 vydala nový dokument, který s sebou nese nový nádech pro Evropu po ekonomické...
Diplomatic strategical-economical rivalry of Tokyo&Seoul toward Ankara in 21st century
This work seeks to analyse the rivalry foreign policies of the Republic of Japan and Republic of Korea towards a key market, that of the Republic of the Turkey. The work is entitled: ,,Diplomatic strategical-economical rivalry of Tokyo & Seoul toward Ankara in...
Discussion with HE Andreas List & Prof. Eberhard Rhein about The EU in Turbulent Times
Discussion with Andreas List, Senior EU Diplomat and former Head of the EU Office in Myanmar, about ‘Reassessing the EU’s Human Rights and Democracy Promotion – Adjusting to Inevitable Realities?’ in Brussels, Belgium, provided by GlobalLearning Promoting Human Rights...
Ekonomická Diplomacie Íránu
Diskuze s Jeho Excelencí Josefem Havlasem (Velvyslanec v zemích Japonsko, Irsko a Írán) na téma ekonomická diplomacie a země Írán v Diplomatické akademii v Praze. Ekonomickou diplomacii řídí ministr průmyslu a obchodu a ministr zahraničních věcí. Ekonomický diplomat...
Australia’s Foreign Economic Relations in 21st Century
Australia is a medium-large country, with a population of twenty-three million. Canberra is an actively participant in the Group-20 and is seeking to obtain a permanent seat on the Security Council in the United Nations. She is also one of the safest countries in the...
Sweden Border Security
I have been participating in the ICONs Project of 2016 during the winter Semester in the Department of Diplomacy at National Chengchi University. This project is a negotiation simulation that has been developed over recent decades and includes opportunities to explore...
Sweden’s Foreign Policy
The history of Sweden has encompassed diverse events over the course of this century. Our country has changed positively to work towards the well-being of everyone; this is so not only in the economic or the political area, but also in other areas including security...
Česká republika, EU, USA a Rusko
Diskuze s Generálem Kostelkou (bývalý ministr obrany ČR) na téma Česká republika, EU, USA a Rusko v Diplomatické Akademii v Praze. 31. 12. 1999 první prezident Ruské federace odchází z politického života. Za prezidenta Jelcina vznikla oligarchie a rozkrádání bohatství...
Economic Diplomacy of Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world, covering more than one of eighth of Earth’s inhabited land area: 17, 075, 200 km2. It currently has an unemployment rate of 5.8% and the Russian GDP is five times lower than that of the US. Additionally, in comparing Russia...
Winner of the Hult Prize 2017 in Taipei
Adam Kubina, a student of International Relations and European studies at the Metropolitan University of Prague, has recently won the best idea at the National Chengchi University of Taipei, Taiwan. Adam took part with his team in the Project of Human Dignity, the...
Countering the Terror Threat at Home and Abroad
Discussion with Gilles de Kerchove, EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator on the EU’s CSDP: Countering the Terror Threat at Home and Abroad at Brussels, Belgium. Migration is dividing Eastern and Western European Union countries, including even those countries which...
Discussion with HE Mr Ahmet Necati Bigali, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Czech Republic
On the 11 of October 2016, a discussion was held in Prague with HE Mr Ahmet Necati Bigali, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Czech Republic about of the Republic of Turkey’s foreign policy, the 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt, Turkey's preparations...
Talk with Xavier Nuttin, Senior Analyst in the European Parliament, Brussels, entitled “In Search of an EU ‘Grand Asian Strategy”
China is more supportive of the European Union than ever before in our changing world. The European Union has referred to the 21st Century as the ‘Asian Century’ and Asia’s citizens are proving to be very proactive in preparing for “their” century. China’s annually...
Discussion with His Excellency Mr Andrew Hirsch Schapiro, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Czech Republic
On the 13 of September 2016, a discussion was held in Prague, Czech Republic with Andrew Hirsch Schapiro, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Czech Republic, concerning the U.S., diplomacy and the current state of relations between our countries. This...
Diskuze s bývalým českým ministrem zahraničních věcí Cyrilem Svobodou na téma Diplomatické právo
Diplomacie je nástroj kterým se zahraniční politika aplikuje. Politická moc musí mít plnou moc od prezidenta České republiky a může dát i výhradu (například: sjednejte to takto a takto.. například: jak to udělal bývalý český prezident Václav Klaus při Lisabonské...
Russia-U.S.-NATO relations in EuroAtlantic Security
Discussion with Professor Oleg Ivanov (Professor of the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian MFA) about Russia-U.S.-NATO relations in EuroAtlantic Security held at Moscow, Russian Federation, provided by the Diplomatic Academy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...
EU Trade and Development Policy
Discussion with Frank Hoffmeister, Head of Unit at the European Commission and Former Deputy Head of Cabinet of Karl de Gucht, concerning EU Trade and Development Policy, at Brussels, Belgium providing by Global Learning. The European Union is seeking to make economic...
Discussion with Dr. Eduard Kukan on Parliamentary Diplomacy
Discussion with Dr. Eduard Kukan (MEP, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs) on Parliamentary Diplomacy: Its Role in EU External Relations, Cases from Western Balkansat Brussels, Belgium by GlobalLearning Doctor Kukan is a member of the Committee on Foreign...
How the European Parliament works?
Discussion with George Stylianou, Advisor to the European Parliament, concerning how the European Parliament works and observations from Central Europe, which took place in Brussels, Belgium and was provided by GlobalLearning. We have lessons to learn from the banking...
Úvod do Islámského Práva
Diskuze s doktorem Janem Potměšilem (pracovník Ministerstva vnitra) na téma 'Úvod do Islámského práva' na Diplomatické akademii, s.r.o. v Praze. Islám návod na život a životní styl, řeší všechny otázky lidského života i otázky metafyzické, ale i morálku, etiku a...
Discussion with HE Mr Tetsuo Yamakawa, Ambassador of the Japan to the Czech Republic
On the 23st of August 2016, a discussion was held with HE Mr Tetsuo Yamakawa, Ambassador of Japan to the Czech Republic, about Japan, diplomacy and the current state of relations between Czech Republic and Japan. The relationship between these countries is a very good...
Discussion with General Petr Pavel (Chairman of the NATO Military Committee) about NATO’s Contribution to European Security
Discussion with General Petr Pavel (Chairman of the NATO Military Committee) about NATO’s Contribution to European Security held at Brussels, Belgium providing by Global Learning. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has daily meetings with 27 ambassadors from...
Discussion with HE Mr Tajammul Altaf Chughtai, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Czech Republic
On the 21st of July 2016, a discussion was held with His Excellency Mr Tajammul Altaf Chughtai, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Czech Republic, about Pakistan and the current situation in the Middle East including the Syrian refugee crisis, at...
Discussion with HE Mr Gary Koren, Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Czech Republic
On the 17th of June 2016, a discussion was held at the Residence of the State of Israel with His Excellency Mr Gary Koren, Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Czech Republic about Israel, the situation in the Middle East and the current state of relations between...
Discussion with HE Mr Alexander Vladimirovich Zmeyevskiy, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Czech Republic
On the 20th of April 2016, a discussion was held at the Embassy of Russian the Federation, with His Excellency Mr Alexander Vladimirovich Zmeyevskiy, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Czech Republic. The discussion concerned the Russian Federation, current...
United Nations theoretical and a policy issue
This essay, entitled “United Nations & Theoretical and a Policy Issue” seeks to describe key issues within United Nations and which problems require reform in order to better reflect the 21st Century and, as far as possible, promote future cooperation among the...
Discussion with HE Mr Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Czech Republic
On the 12th of April 2016, a discussion was held at the Embassy of Germany, with HE Mr Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Czech Republic. The discussion concerned Germany, the current relations between our countries and...
Presidential and Semi-Presidential systems in comparison
This work, entitled Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems in Comparison, seeks to draw a comparison between the popular presidential and semi-presidential state systems. The author illustrates some major differences and weaknesses of these regimes, seeks to...
Discussion with HE Mr Aldo Amati, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Czech Republic
On the 25th of May 2016, a discussion was held at the Embassy of Italy with His Excellency Mr Aldo Amati, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Czech Republic. The discussion concerned Italy and the current state of relations between our countries, and the current...
Discussion with HE Mr Ayman Mohammad Aladsani, Ambassador of Kuwait to the Czech Republic
On the 22th of March 2016, a discussion was held at the Kuwaiti Embassy, with HE Mr Ayman Mohammad Aladsani, Ambassador of Kuwait to the Czech Republic, concerning Kuwait, diplomacy and the current situation in the region. It was my fourth meeting in my capacity as...
Discussion with HE Mrs MA Keqing, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Czech Republic
On the 11th of May 2016, a discussion was held at the Embassy of China, with HE Ms MA Keqing, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Czech Republic. The discussion concerned China and the current state of relations between our countries. The discussion...
Discussion with HE Mr Jean-Pierre Asvazadourian, Ambassador of France to the Czech Republic
On the 29th of February 2016, another discussion with HE Mr Jean-Pierre Asvazadourian, Ambassador of France to the Czech Republic, about France, diplomacy and the current situation in the EU, took place. It was third meeting with the French Ambassador at the Embassy...
Nigeria
Nigeria is ranked as one of the most corrupt countries in the world, owing to the fact that its politics are driven by money. Proportionately, Nigerian politicians are among the world's best paid (a legislator earns around $189,000 per year). Poverty is a major...
The Presidential Elections of Ronald Reagan in 1980 & George W. Bush in 2004
This analytic essay, entitled The Presidential Elections of Ronald Reagan in 1980 & George Bush in 2004 Under Analysis, seeks to draw a comparison between the elections of Ronald Reagan in 1980 and George W. Bush in 2004. The author illustrates major differences...
Why did the German people followed Hitler’s NSDAP party and overlooked its anti-Semitic statements?
We have to learn from history in order to avoid repeating its mistakes our own futures. In the 1933, elections, the Nazi Party won more than 40% support (see Appendix A); just a few years later, that had risen to more than 91%. It is important to understand just how...
Discussion with HE Mr Leon Marc, Ambassador of Slovenia to the Czech republic
On 3rd of December 2015 there was a discussion about Slovenia, practical diplomacy and migration with HE Mr Leon Marc and with the former Foreign Minister from the Czech Republic (2002-2006) JuDr. Svoboda thanks to the Diplomatic Academy in Prague. It was our second...
What is the role of geography in politics? Does geography matter in an age of globalisation?
Today’s geography plays a leading role in relations between the different nations, as can be seen with NATO (the USA and its allies) and Russia (Moscow) over Ukraine’s conflict. The crisis began with NATO’s plan to deploy NATO bases across the Ukraine; it seemed that...
Discussion with HE Mr Narong Sasitorn, Ambassador of Thailand to the Czech republic
On 26th of November 2015 thanks to the Diplomatic Academy in Prague, there was a discussion about Thailand, diplomacy and the life of a diplomat at the Thai Embassy in Prague with former the Foreign Minister in the Czech Republic (2002-2006) JuDr. Svoboda and Thai...
Is there a Civil war in Syria or a civil war among superpowers?
The work is entitled “Is there a Civil war in Syria or a civil war among superpowers?” The author seeks to describe how Syria’s case bears many similarities to those of the Arab Spring. The author of shows that the civil war is the property of superpowers, and the...
Water crisis
The long lack of rainfall and continuing drought in Brazil has important environmental consequence (see Appendix A). Brazil is the largest producer of coffee, which is called "arabica". From a single tree about 100 kg of beans is produced, of which only half is used....
Náboženský rozměr činnosti al-Káidy
Seminární práce s názvem “Náboženský rozměr činnosti al-Káidy” se snaží popsat její vývoj od roku 1988 po rok 1998. Tedy od roku, kdy se z území Afghánistánu stáhly sovětské jednotky a práce končí, kdy al-Káida vyhlásí deklaraci proti Spojeným...
Marshallův Plán pro Evropu v letech 1948-1952
Mapa byla vytvořena na základě vzniku Marshallova plánu z roku 1948, kde postižené země z druhé světové války dostaly finanční pomoc od Spojených států amerických. Dále mohla být vytvořená jako pomůcka do školních předloh pro všeobecný přehled,...
San Francisco & Golden Gate Bridge
Dlouhé pobřeží Kalifornie sčítá přibližně 1 300 kilometrů. Je velmi členité a zahrnuje četné lesy a rozeklané skály. Ve středozápadu Kalifornie je hluboká úžina zvaná Golden Gate, česky zvaná Zlatá brána, která se nachází v druhém nejhustěji obydleném okresu a městu v...
Vznik dvou německých států v Evropě a studená válka
Seminární práce s názvem “Vznik dvou německých států v Evropě a studená válka” se snaží popsat příčinu vzniku studené války. Autor se nezabývá typickými daty a souvislostmi, které všichni známe. Snaží se přijít na vznik dané situace a popisuje ekonomicky, sociálně a...
Jaké argumenty měl Hitler pro své imperialistické ambice?
Seminární práce s názvem “Jaké argumenty měl Hitler pro své imperialistické ambice?” se snaží popsat ideologii Hitlera a jeho myšlenkový vývoj v tehdejším nacistickém Německu. Mimo jiné se taky zabývá “Vůdcovskými” názory, které postupně...
Anarchismus
Anarchismus je politická ideologie usilující o vytvoření společnosti bez sociální, ekonomické a politické hierarchie a jiných forem nadvlády člověka nad člověkem (např. genderová nebo věková). Klasický anarchismus je směsice různých liberálních a socialistických...
The British leaving Afghanistan
Essay named ,,The British leaving Afghanistan” is focusing on the long-term conflict in the land of Afghanistan. Author demonstrates how much The Great Britain and her allies are involved in fighting against terrorism in the Middle-East. Writing deals with The Great...
Otázka židovství v nacistickém Německu, 1931-1945
Seminární práce s názvem “Otázka židovství v nacistickém Německu.” se snaží popsat, jak vnímal nacistický stát historický semitský národ. Autor se nezabývá typickými otázkami této problematiky, ale snaží se detailněji popsat logiku tehdejších nacistických názorů. V...
Kontrast mezi francouzskou a americkou revolucí
Seminární práce s názvem “Kontrast mezi francouzskou a americkou revolucí.” se snaží popsat tehdejší vývoj revolucí ve zmíněných zemích. Především se zabývá otázkou v čem se revoluce lišily. Proč francouzská revoluce náboženství odmítala a naopak americká přijímala....
Železniční Oligopol Praha-Ostrava
Oligopol se charakterizuje malým počtem firem, které v daném odvětví trhu působí krátkodobě, ale i dlouhodobě. Tyto trhy musí splňovat fixní náklady a mít stabilní poptávku v daném trhu. Jde tedy mikroekonomický termín a je to jedna z forem nedokonalé...
Britové opouštějí Afghánistán
Práce s názvem ,,Britové opouštějí Afghánistán” se zaměřuje na dlouhotrvající konflikt na území Afghánistánu. Autor se snaží nastínit čtenářům do jaké míry se Velká Británie a její spojenci angažují v boji proti terorismu na území Blízkého východu. Dílo tak pojednává...
Proč německý lid následoval Hitlerovu stranu NSDAP a přehlížel její antisemitistické výroky?
Z historie se musíme ponaučit a vyvarovat se budoucím chybám, kterých se můžeme dopustit v současnosti nebo v budoucnosti. V roce 1933 při volbách získala nacistická strana více než 40% úspěšnosti. O pár let později měla při dalších volbách více než 91%. Je důležité...