Citizens diplomacy, non-state actors and its influence in decision-making process in the framework of the EU

Ilim Abai uulu

Master's thesis

Abstract:

The aim of this diploma thesis is to analyse European Union decision-making process and how the process is influenced by non-state actors. The thesis defines diplomacy within the European Union and defines non-state actors and how they are facilitated by the main bodies of the European Union. There are multiple techniques included in European Union decision making process like diplomacy, soft power, public diplomacy and citizen diplomacy. Civil society is playing important role in European Union because civil society is prime aspect to create cooperation in the globalized world. Furthermore, historical factors are important for the understanding of current development, therefore there are analysed as well. The thesis starts with the literature review relevant for the problematics. The practical part focuses on the analysis of key players. Finally, conclusions are drawn based on previous findings.

Keywords

Citizen diplomacy, non-state actor, decision-making process, EU, diplomacy

Jazyk práce: English

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 30. 3. 2021

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedúci: PhDr. Blanka Wurst Hašová, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Master programme / odbor:
Economics and Management / European Agrarian Diplomacy