The Reasons of Non-Institutional Character of the Early Visegrad Cooperation in the View of Neorealist and Neoliberal Theories in International Relations

This article examines the reasons for adopting a non‑institutional character of Visegrad cooperation in years 1991‑1992. Its focus concerns two causes initial reluctance to institutionalise Group: high level unpredictability Central Europe after collapse Communism and symbolic role Group was expected play outside region. These issues are considered through prism theories International Relations: neorealism neoliberal institutionalism. Both provide theoretical grounds support research hypothesis which assumes that informal pragmatic choice its founding members. However, neorealist explanations how political background security could have influenced their decision vary. The concludes approach holds more explanatory power this regard, suggesting states dictated by preservation national interests subjected external limitations, rather than motivated common intention facilitate regional cooperation.