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- Jiri Holecek - Roman imports in South Asia Diploma thesis sums up the development of the maritime trade between the Mediterranean, especially Rome, and South Asia, especially India, in the time period between the first century BC and the fourth century CE. Emphasis is put mostly on the archeological proof of the trade in the both directions, such as coins or traded goods, and their relevance and conclusiveness. Furthermore, the works of ancient historians are used to obtain more precise context in the terms of geography and economy. Thesis will compare the development of the maritime trade and the trade using the overland routes, especially so-called Silk Road. In conclussion, the thesis summarizes relevant proofs, and with their help defines the extent of the influence of the Mediterranean in South Asia and compare it with the influence of the overland routes, and finally describes the reasons of this economical development.

O período que vai da segunda metade do século XVIII ao primeiro quartel do século XIX foi marcado por grandes transformações políticas e econômicas na Europa e no mundo Ocidental. O aumento populacional, bem como as transformações tecnológicas que causaram a Revolução Industrial e que advieram dela e a crise do Antigo Regime e do Antigo Sistema Colonial foram fatores estruturais que causaram importantes mudanças. Além disso, houveram conflitos bélicos e reconfiguração de alianças e rotas comerciais. As relações entre Portugal, Brasil e Estados Unidos foram profundamente influenciadas por esse panorama. O estabelecimento das relações comerciais e diplomáticas entre Portugal e Estados Unidos, sua consolidação ao longo dos primeiros anos do século XIX e as mudanças advindas da transferência da corte para o Brasil são analisados através de cartas e ofícios diplomáticos e da composição e saldo do comércio externo dos três países. / The period from the second half of the eighteenth century to the first quarter of the nineteenth century was marked by great political and economic changes in Europe and the Occident. The population growth as well as the technological changes that caused the Industrial Revolution and result from it, and the crisis of the Ancien Régime and of the Old Colonial System were structural factors that have caused major changes. Furthermore, the period went through military conflicts and reconfiguration of alliances and trade routes. The Relations between Portugal, Brazil and the United States were deeply influenced by this scenario. The establishment of trade and diplomatic relations between Portugal and the United States, its consolidation during the early years of the nineteenth century and changes arising from the transfer of the court to Brazil are to be analyzed through diplomatic letters and official documents and the composition and balance of foreign trade of the three countries.

自從蘇聯末期和中國的關係正常化以來，雙邊政治上的發展就不斷的提升，其中歷經了「建設性夥伴關係」、「戰略協作夥伴關係」，後來更簽訂「中俄睦鄰友好合作條約」，更進一步深化了兩國各方面的合作。在國際和區域上，也有著共同利益密切合作。 雙邊貿易方面，葉爾欽時期和普亭時期的兩國貿易往來有截然不同的結果。整個葉爾欽時期俄中貿易每年從未超過100億美元，但普亭時期不但突破百億美元大關，更在未來設定雙邊貿易預期目標達到600－800億美元，朝向另一個高峰邁進，雙邊貿易顯然增溫不少。因此本論文探究兩位總統時期對中國貿易政策的不同與比較。此外，雖然俄中雙邊關係到目前為止的發展良好，但是雙邊貿易合作上仍然顯的失色不少，也是本論文的觀察重點。 但是可以預見的未來，俄中貿易關係仍然會有所成長，特別是俄羅斯認為其國家利益在東方，按照目前的情況來看，俄羅斯東部地區尚未完全融入亞洲的經濟整合當中，兩國的經貿合作仍有進一步改善的空間。隨著兩國的經濟實力都不斷提升的狀況下，兩國各自的經濟發展也尚未達到目標，因此雙邊的經貿關係仍會持續進行，並有可能產生更多雙邊合作的發展，共同創造在未來國際經濟新秩序當中佔有一席之地。俄羅斯應該拋開過去對中國的成見，並努力實現其走向東方的外交政策，才能掌握中國經濟蓬勃發展的機遇，進而帶動本身經濟的成長，為俄羅斯東部創造更有利於開發的條件，這將是俄羅斯未來經濟發展重要的關鍵道路。 / Since the late period of USSR, the relationship between China and Russia has been promoting continuously. The “Sino-Russia Treaty of Friendship” enhances and deepens cooperation of both sides. Russia and China share common interest and cooperate together closely in international community and also in regions. As for bilateral trade aspect, the trade relationship of China and Russia has significant differences under Yeltsin and Putin period. Under Yeltsin period, the Sino-Russia trade has never over 10 billion US dollars annually, however, under Putin’s regime, annually the invest is over 10 million and also set up a goal of 60-80 billion US dollars annually, it is obvious that the both side trade relationship has been “heated up” a lot. Besides, although the bilateral relationship of China and Russia had a good progress, the trade cooperation of both sides still has space for improvement. This is one of the main issues which are observed in this research. According to current situation, the trade cooperation of both countries still has spaces for improvement because the east region of Russia has not been completely integrated into part of economic integration in Asia. However, the author contend that due to economic powers of China and Russia have been growing continuously and their economic developments have not yet reached the goals, so trade cooperation of both countries will undergo consistently and generate more opportunities for further cooperation to create an important role in new international economic orders in the future. The author concludes that Russia should abandon bias toward China and realize its foreign policy which is “walk into the East”. By doing this, Russia could grasp the best moment during prosperous economic development in China. Furthermore, it will help Russia overall economic growth and create more beneficial conditions for eastern Russia development.

O período que vai da segunda metade do século XVIII ao primeiro quartel do século XIX foi marcado por grandes transformações políticas e econômicas na Europa e no mundo Ocidental. O aumento populacional, bem como as transformações tecnológicas que causaram a Revolução Industrial e que advieram dela e a crise do Antigo Regime e do Antigo Sistema Colonial foram fatores estruturais que causaram importantes mudanças. Além disso, houveram conflitos bélicos e reconfiguração de alianças e rotas comerciais. As relações entre Portugal, Brasil e Estados Unidos foram profundamente influenciadas por esse panorama. O estabelecimento das relações comerciais e diplomáticas entre Portugal e Estados Unidos, sua consolidação ao longo dos primeiros anos do século XIX e as mudanças advindas da transferência da corte para o Brasil são analisados através de cartas e ofícios diplomáticos e da composição e saldo do comércio externo dos três países. / The period from the second half of the eighteenth century to the first quarter of the nineteenth century was marked by great political and economic changes in Europe and the Occident. The population growth as well as the technological changes that caused the Industrial Revolution and result from it, and the crisis of the Ancien Régime and of the Old Colonial System were structural factors that have caused major changes. Furthermore, the period went through military conflicts and reconfiguration of alliances and trade routes. The Relations between Portugal, Brazil and the United States were deeply influenced by this scenario. The establishment of trade and diplomatic relations between Portugal and the United States, its consolidation during the early years of the nineteenth century and changes arising from the transfer of the court to Brazil are to be analyzed through diplomatic letters and official documents and the composition and balance of foreign trade of the three countries.

Trade and Investment relations between the Czech Republic and Ecuador aims to a better understanding of their international connection level. First, the research pretends to inform any business person about the business and trade panorama of the Czech Republic. Secondly, it describes the business and trade panorama of Ecuador. Thirdly and after analyzing each nation, it reports their bilateral trade relations in a quantitative way. Finally, it contributes with conclusions of the research including potential products for trade. The thesis is intended to overcome geographic and cultural constrains between the two nations in order to make a trade analysis looking for integrations between these markets.

The thesis aims to assess the relations between China and ASEAN and their influence on regional stability and prosperity of ASEAN. The main focus of this thesis is the dynamics of trade relations, including the countries involvement in global value chains. The thesis covers trade in goods, services, cooperation in strategic areas and foreign direct investment.

In the aftermath of the Arab Spring, Tunisia is often described as the solitary success among the political transitions which followed. Much has been ascribed to the trade agreement (Euro-Mediterranean Partnership or EMP) between EU and Tunisia in promoting said democracy. Recently, Tunisia has also become dependent on IMF loans. This has raised concerns of the effect of neoliberal policies that are advocated for by the IMF, EU and the World Bank. The correlation between neoliberal policies and political stability is still being debated among scholars and the linear causalities remain unclear. Several scholars have criticised the EU-Tunisian trade agreement and EU policies, claiming that this has led to increased poverty and social instability in the country. This study seeks to determine, in accordance with such critique, if a neoliberal agenda is advocated for by the EU. Previous studies have focused on policy effects of the trade and foreign relations between EU and Tunisia. Instead this study analyses the mutual trade agreement and EU political policy agenda for Tunisia to understand the intent of the EU. A content analysis is used on the Association Agreement as well as the EU Policy Paper `Cadre Unique d’appui 2017-2020´ towards Tunisia.This study uses a definition of neoliberalism based on Joseph Stiglitz well-renowned critique on IMF-policies in developing countries in the 1980s-1990s. The result of the analysis shows that even though policy or trade provisions may correspond to a neoliberal agenda, the overall language in both the trade agreement and the policy documents suggest that EU is well-aware of possible negative effects of neoliberal policies. Throughout the documents EU advocates for a balanced approach including both economic and social interests.The study does not find evidence for EU knowingly pursuing a neoliberal agenda in Tunisia. Instead it suggests that future studies on the topic should focus on the EU Commission’s own projections of its policies, a more thorough study on policy effects of specific treaty- and policy provisions, and/ or how neoliberal approaches have recently evolved in development policies.

The Master Thesis provides an analysis of the international relations between Russia and the European Union in economic and trade field. The first part of the Master Thesis introduces the European Union as an important integration system. This part also includes the analysis of the EU-Russia policy. In the second part of the Master Thesis there are explained the development of the bilateral trade and economic relations. Partnership of countries is described through the economic relation. Trade is the main form of economic cooperation between Russia and the EU. The estimation of the trade cooperation is performed with the help of data extracted from the Eurostat database, analysis of commodity structure and trend analysis. Relevance of the analysis is determined through the mutual interest in the development of economic cooperation between Russia and the EU. This Master Thesis presents the new practical moment of Russian accession to the WTO, which influenced the economic and trade bilateral cooperation. There are identified the main problems in bilateral relations and proposed the suggestions for its elimination. There is gathered the most relevant information and data in order to reflect the most reliable situation as of today. The last part of the research forecasts directions and prospects of...

<p>The aim of this thesis is to analyze China-EU trade relations with focus on the period after 1975, when the diplomatic relations between China and EU developed. The research questions are (i) what is the driver in the development of China-EU trade relations? This question is subdivided into two questions: how do economic factors impact on China-EU trade relations and how do political factors influence China-EU trade relations? (ii) what are the existing problems in the current China-EU relations? (iii) what are the future prospects? </p><p>To carry out the research questions and fulfill the aim of the paper, a qualitative and quantitative method has been chosen in order to interpret and understand China-EU traderelations. The theoretical framework of this study is neo-realism and neo-liberalism with particular attention focusing on political issues and economic issues respectively. </p><p>A number of conclusions can be drawn from research. First, China-EU trade has developed very rapidly. Trade relations between the two sides are good. They are the third largest traders with each other. Secondly, the momentum for the development of China-EU trade relations is rooted in their common interests in both the political and economic fields. Thirdly, the prospect of China-EU trade relations is promising. These factors include (i) the establishment of a foundation to promote the healthy development of China-EU trade (for example, a set of legal framework provides both sides with the legal basis for their economic relations); and (ii) the prediction of future political and economic environment as favorable to the development of China-EU trade relations. </p><p>All factors show optimistically that China-EU trade will continue to prosper. The China-EU trade relationship is not without friction and the author theorizes that there are some potential danger factors; such as the Taiwan issue and trade disputes that may shadow the future development of China-EU trade relations and cannot be overlooked. At the end the author puts forward four suggestions to promote the further development of China-EU trade relations: (i) maintain the existing high-level of exchanges such as the annual EU-China summit; (ii) set up a warning mechanism to prevent trade disputes escalating; (iii) provide a method for establishing negotiations; (iv) prevent the politicizing of trade relations, for example, do not connect human right issue with trade relations. Unrelated issues should be addressed separately.</p>