INTEGRATION TRENDS IN THE SYSTEM OF CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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https://doi.org/10.55640/Keywords:
international integration, regionalism, globalization, de-globalization, multipolarity, global governance, non-state actors, institutional change, transnational cooperation.Abstract
The article examines contemporary integration trends within the system of international relations in the context of accelerating global transformations. It conceptualizes integration as a multidimensional and multi-speed process shaped by economic interdependence, political competition, institutional diversity, and sociocultural dynamics. Particular attention is paid to the reconfiguration of global interdependence under conditions of regionalization and relative de-globalization, as well as to the growing role of flexible and cooperative forms of regionalism. The study analyzes the impact of multipolarity and geopolitical rivalry on integration projects, highlighting the emergence of alternative institutional frameworks and competing integration trajectories. IThe article argues that functional integration in areas such as climate policy, energy, healthcare, and digital regulation is becoming a key driver of cooperation. In conclusion, the paper underscores the need for adaptive, hybrid governance mechanisms capable of reconciling effectiveness, legitimacy, and resilience in contemporary international integration processes.
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