Last update: prof. Mgr. Tomáš Weiss, M.A., Ph.D. (13.09.2021)
The course addresses security aspects of transatlantic relations. It will discuss the history and current issues of security cooperation between the European Union (and its member states) and the United States of America. EU and US reactions to individual threats will be compared and analysed.
Aim of the course
Last update: prof. Mgr. Tomáš Weiss, M.A., Ph.D. (18.09.2022)
The course aims at understanding the differences and similarities between the European and American approaches to current security issues.
Having passed the course, you will • understand the development of the security relationship between the US and the EU and the factors that have shaped it. • be acquainted with key Transatlantic institutions that maintain Transatlantic security relations. • understand the factors that encourage and limit Transatlantic cooperation in various areas of security policy.
During the course, you will train how to • gather and analyse literature (and some data) to develop a persuasive answer to a given question, and to present your argument in a structured and concise manner. • cooperate in a group to distribute tasks and workload when preparing the presentation. • develop a persuasive and structured argument in writing using your knowledge and some written materials within a limited time.
Teaching methods
Last update: prof. Mgr. Tomáš Weiss, M.A., Ph.D. (13.09.2021)
Combination of lectures, student group presentations and discussion.
Entry requirements
Last update: doc. PhDr. Jiří Vykoukal, CSc. (08.07.2019)
Students should have previous knowledge of the 20th century history.
