Roles and Ideologies in the Czech Foreign Policy: the Case of European Migration Crisis

This edited volume examines the Czech response to the European migration crisis of 2015, analyzing the foreign policy ideas guiding Czech foreign policy from 2014 to 2019. It uses a unique conceptual framework to provide new empirical insights into Czech foreign policy-making and offers a nuanced perspective on Central and Eastern Europe's decision-making during the EU migration crisis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 229 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This edited volume delves into the intricate response of the Czech Republic to the European migration crisis of 2015. Through a comprehensive analysis of discourses and practices, the book explores the foreign policy ideas that shaped the Czech foreign policy from 2014 to 2019. The chapters present a diverse range of methodologies, including discourse analysis, content analysis, and case studies, while offering perspectives from decision-makers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), emotions, foreign policy practice, and European partners.

A central theme of the book is its innovative conceptual framework, which operationalizes foreign policy ideas as ideologies (such as Atlanticism, Europeanism, Internationalism, and Sovereignism) and roles (such as Democracy Supporter, Protectee, Faithful Ally, Regional Collaborator, Reformer, and Prosperity Builder). This framework serves as a powerful tool for generating new empirical insights into the Czech foreign policy-making process.

The book holds particular appeal to students of Czech politics, providing a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the country's response to the migration crisis. Moreover, it serves as a valuable case study for scholars and practitioners interested in foreign policy-making. Furthermore, the book offers a unique perspective on Central and Eastern Europe's decision-making during the EU migration crisis, challenging the conventional ideological classifications often applied to these countries in Western European public discourse.

In conclusion, this edited volume is a valuable contribution to the study of European migration and foreign policy. It provides a rich and multifaceted exploration of the Czech response to the crisis, offering valuable insights into the country's foreign policy ideas, practices, and decision-making processes. By employing a unique conceptual framework, the book contributes to our understanding of the complex dynamics of the European migration crisis and its impact on regional and global politics.

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031499746
Edition number: 1st ed. 2024