Ukládání Diplomatických Sankcí v Různých Světových Kulturách

Diplomatic sanctions are nowadays a frequently used tool to express disapproval of certain actions by a state or a group of states. This thesis however focuses on the cultural subtext within this type of sanctions. It seeks to answer the question of whether culture plays a role when it comes to the imposition of diplomatic sanctions. In order to make cultural differences clear, it does so in different world regions such as Europe, Africa and the Arab region. Overall, the thesis explores the familiar theme of diplomatic sanctions from a new angle, that of cultural determination. The study of these sanctions was done through the case study approach. Here the European Union, African Union and the Arab League were studied for their internal mechanisms towards diplomatic sanctions. Later, various cases where these sanctions were imposed were studied in connection with the concept of cultural determination. Through this research, the thesis concludes that diplomatic sanctions are a tool which is most commonly used by the states of the African Union. This may culturally stem from the fact that conflict has been present for a long time and member states are therefore accustomed to using radical means for conflict resolution. Additionally, it originates from the colonial past of the African countries. Cultural determination is also present in the Arab League where member states often impose diplomatic sanctions because of long lasting religious or territorial disputes. On the other hand, in the European Union countries do not resort to the use of diplomatic sanctions as often because of their individualistic culture and their long tradition of negotiation and diplomacy. However, member states impose diplomatic sanctions when a core value of their culture or the European Union is violated. Overall, it has become clear that cultural values are often an important part of why and how often diplomatic sanctions are imposed. Thus, it can be said that a country's culture is an important aspect which influences its behaviour also in the area of diplomatic sanctions.