Activity of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in the context of the Syrian Civil War

Bc. Martin BUREŠ

Master's thesis

Activity of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in the context of the Syria Civil War

Abstract:

This thesis addresses chemical disarmament in Syria in contrast to the civil war. Thesis is anchored with emphasis on theories of international relations. The aim of the thesis was to find out how the disarmament of chemical weapons in Syria was conducted and what the role of the OPCW was. The thesis is written as an interpretive case study. The actions of the Assad regime are examined from the perspective of international relations theories and then compared with them. The thesis also examines other actors who played important roles in the conflict. In conclusion, the disarmament was only partially successful and further oversight of Syria is necessary.

Abstract:

This thesis addresses chemical disarmament in Syria in contrast to the civil war. Thesis is anchored with emphasis on theories of international relations. The aim of the thesis was to find out how the disarmament of chemical weapons in Syria was conducted and what the role of the OPCW was. The thesis is written as an interpretive case study. The actions of the Assad regime are examined from the perspective of international relations theories and then compared with them. The thesis also examines other actors who played important roles in the conflict. In conclusion, the disarmament was only partially successful and further oversight of Syria is necessary.

Keywords

Syria, Russia, Iran, President Assad, Syrian government, Syrian civil war, Ghouta attack, chemical weapons, weapons of mass destruction, realism, liberalism, constructivism, feminism, pacifism, international relations theories, critical theories, OPCW, fact-finding mission, disarmament

Jazyk práce: English

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 17. 2. 2023

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedúci: Mgr. et Mgr. Ondřej Filipec, Ph.D.

Palacký University Olomouc

Faculty of Law

Master programme / odbor:
Political Science / European Studies Focusing on European Law