Česko Chorvatské Bilaterální Vztahy v Současnosti

This bachelor’s thesis, titled as "Czech Croatian Bilateral Relations in the Contemporary Period," analyses the multifaceted partnership between the Czech Republic and Croatia, focusing on the era following Croatia's accession to the European Union in 2013. Using a qualitative case study methodology and the document analysis, the research evaluates how these two nations navigate their bilateral interests within the broader institutional frameworks of the EU and NATO. The study is grounded in the theoretical perspectives of liberal institutionalism, Europeanization, and foreign policy analysis to explain how shared rules and domestic transformations shape current cooperation. The key findings highlight that the Croatia's 2013 EU entry served as a transformative milestone, creating a common regulatory environment that facilitated deeper integration in trade, infrastructure, and energy. While tourism remains a critical economic pillar, with the Czech Republic consistently ranking as one of Croatia’s most vital foreign markets, the research also identifies the growing strategic opportunities in modernizing transport corridors and renewable energy projects. Despite the structural economic differences, the thesis concludes that the relationship is stable, complementary, and increasingly strategic, effectively utilizing European diplomatic mechanisms to strengthen the alliance within the contemporary landscape.