Současné problémy spojené s využitím kosmického prostoru

The aim of this thesis is to identify the principle problems within the actors of international relations in the area of space security and consequently suggest theoretical solutions to these problems. Apart from it, the introduction of the thesis deals with space debris as a problem connected to the use of outer space. The thesis is divided into 4 chapters. The first part engages in the perception of politics of space by realism and liberalism. The following chapter introduces several international regimes which are important for outer space and characterizes the main actors in outer space -- USA, Russia and China. The third chapter identifies the principal problems within the actors and presents the reasons why an arms race in space should be avoided. In the last part, several solutions how an arms control and security in space with regard to power and knowledge can be reached are offered.