SOME ASPECTS OF POLITICAL REGIONALIZATION OF VISEGRAD COUNTRIES

The structure of contemporary international relations is multilateral in nature and stage of the international system is rather of entropy. Changes in the system of international relations in the last two decades regrouped states as basic elements of the system, and states are now looking for a new place in the emerging new temporary balance. The symmetry of relations between the great powers is changing and radius of action of medium and small states in international relations has diminished. What are now possibilities for protection of interests of small and medium size European states? Have such states ample space to establish them inside European Union, or have they to look for other platforms? Strengthening the international position of small and medium-sized states certainly offers the regional integration - European Union. However, quite often is the EU's foreign policy fragmented and national interests are too diversified. One of possible answers to the questions referred offers inner regionalization of EU - the Visegrad Group, its aims and focus. Established in 1991, the Visegrad Group, with the member states Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary (V4) went during its existence through glorifying as well as condemnation. However, almost a quarter century confirms sense of its existence. The V4 is the as well as the EU successful in the process of linking institutions and individuals through The V4 Fund. For the further orientation, it is important to recognize its inner potential for cooperation and integration. What are the sources of the tendency toward regionalization of V4 countries (commonalities) and what are the divergences of these countries, which may cause misunderstanding? Interests of states in international relations are usually promoted through as well as foreign policy and defense policy, and such contacts are among the Visegrad countries very intensive. Therefore it is important to answer the question of whether the regionalization of V4 can help its member states, most of which are small or medium size, to better assert their national interests at international level. Would be useful to have common foreign policy and military corps under common leadership? The study is the contribution to the theory of regionalism and interregionalism and offers the opportunity better understand to possibilities of cooperation and integration in Central Europe.