Značaj Ivana Pavla II. u procesu urušavanja komunističkog sustava

professional thesis

• Title (english): The significance of John Paul II in the process of dismantling the communist system
• Author: Marijo Rajič
• Mentor: Luka Brkić (mentor)
• Committee member: Đana Luša (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Borna Zgurić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Luka Brkić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; The Faculty of Political Science; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-12-17, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Political Science

Abstract

Ovaj rad istražuje ključnu ulogu Ivana Pavla II. u procesu urušavanja komunističkog sustava, posebice u kontekstu Srednje i Istočne Europe. Pontifikat Ivana Pavla II., započet 1978. godine, obilježen je snažnim moralnim i političkim angažmanom u podržavanju pokreta za ljudska prava i demokratizaciju unutar represivnih režima. Kroz analizu njegovih diplomatskih inicijativa, pastoralnih posjeta i podrške prodemokratskim snagama, rad pokazuje kako su papine akcije postale katalizatorom za destabilizaciju sovjetskog utjecaja. Osim povijesnog i političkog konteksta, rad se usredotočuje na papinu suradnju s ključnim svjetskim liderima, poput Ronalda Reagana, koja je uvelike pridonijela političkim promjenama u Europi. Poseban naglasak stavljen je na Papinu duhovnu i političku ulogu u oblikovanju međunarodnih odnosa tijekom Hladnog rata.

Abstract (english)

This thesis explores the crucial role of John Paul II in the collapse of the communist system, particularly in the context of Central and Eastern Europe. The pontificate of John Paul II, which began in 1978, was marked by strong moral and political engagement in supporting human rights movements and democratization within repressive regimes. By analyzing his diplomatic initiatives, pastoral visits, and support for pro-democracy forces, the thesis demonstrates how the Pope’s actions became a catalyst for destabilizing Soviet influence. In addition to the historical and political context, the thesis focuses on the Pope's collaboration with key world leaders, such as Ronald Reagan, which greatly contributed to political changes in Europe. Special emphasis is placed on the Pope’s spiritual and political role in shaping international relations during the Cold War.

• Keywords: Ivan Pavao II.; komunizam; urušavanje; Srednja i Istočna Europa; demokratizacija; Hladni rat
• Keywords (english): John Paul II; communism; collapse; Central and Eastern Europe; democratization; Cold War
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:114:366564
• Study programme: Title: Foreign Politics and Diplomacy; Study programme type: university; Study level: postgraduate specialist; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a specijalist/specijalistica za vanjsku politiku i diplomaciju (sveučilišni/a specijalist/specijalistica za vanjsku politiku i diplomaciju)
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• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-12-20 08:13:36