THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR STUDYING REGIONAL INTEGRATION
Keywords:
Keywords: Integration; Federalism; Functionalism; Neofunctionalism; Network Theory; Economic Integration; Social ConstructivismAbstract
Abstract. The study of regional integration has evolved beyond the
universalization of the Western European model. Contemporary scholars highlight the
need for comprehensive theoretical frameworks that consider historical, political,
economic, and socio-cultural dimensions. This article presents a critical overview of
classical and contemporary integration theories, examining their explanatory,
descriptive, and prescriptive roles in understanding regional integration processes.
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