CEVRO:k24047 NATO: Past and Present

k24047 NATO: Past and Present

CEVRO University
spring 2024

Extent and Intensity

12/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Martina Heranová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Martina Heranová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Martina Heranová, Ph.D.
Department of Security Studies – Departments – President – CEVRO University

Timetable of Seminar Groups

k24047/krumlov: Fri 12. 4. 11:00–15:20 Učebna č.1, Sat 13. 4. 9:30–13:50 Učebna č.2, M. Heranová
k24047/praha: Fri 8. 3. 9:30–13:50 Učebna 106, Fri 19. 4. 9:30–13:50 Učebna 103, M. Heranová

Prerequisites (in Czech)

The main aim of this optional course is to expand students´ knowledge of the history and current development of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that forms a fundamental pillar of European security.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

Learning outcomes (in Czech)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to better understand the functioning of NATO and the role it plays in ensuring peace in Europe as well as security and defence of the Czech Republic.

Syllabus (in Czech)

1. Foundation of NATO in a geopolitical context
2. From a military alliance to a military organization
3. German question
4. Nuclear weapons
5. Disarmament negotiations with the Soviet Union
6. NATO and the end of the Cold War
7. Searching a new role in a post-bipolar world - Balkan crisis
8. NATO-Russia relations and the Eastern enlargement
9. Fight against terrorism
10. Renewal of Russian aggression in Europe – Georgia, Ukraine
11. Strengthening deterrence and defence
12. NATO and the new war in Europe

Literature

Luňák P. Západ. Spojené státy a Západní Evropa ve studené válce 1997 80-85983-29-X
NATO NATO official website (www.nato.int)
Fidler J., Mareš P. Dějiny NATO 1997 80-7185-145-0

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