The Curious Side of Modern Czech Nationalism

The essay deals with some specific aspects of the Czech national idea & movement that set it apart from other national movements in Central Europe. It points out the contradictions inherent in the self-image of the Czechs & in their interpretation of their own history. It also draws the attention of the reader to the original contributions to the theories of nation developed by Czech thinkers, especially T. G. Masaryk & his disciples

Czech-German relations: a sociological view

Discusses aspects of Czech-German relations, highlighting new realities, eg, changes in the Federal Republic of Germany's approach concerning its smaller neighbors as a result of significant structural transformations in German society. Three scenarios of future societal developments in both countries are considered. It is argued that the future will be primarily influenced, in the Czech Republic, by its ability to join the European Union, &, in Germany, by its ability to successfully integrate the former German Democratic Republic into the economic & social system of the Federal Republic. The probability of the individual scenarios materializing is assessed