Theoretical and Methodological Aspects of Regionalism: Problems of Interaction of Border Regions

The scientific literature presents various definitions of the concepts ‘regionalism’, ‘regionalization’ and ‘interregional interaction’. processes associated with globalization integration manifest themselves in form consolidation macro-regional ties. formation big macroeconomic zones priority cooperation covers neighbouring geographically close countries. large economic spaces is accompanied by creation regional organizations communities aimed at deepening trade, division labour.
 In parallel political associations macro level, has accelerated process diversification territorial administration functions within individual states. redistribution power countries seen as a regionalization grassroots level. signs regionalism micro level include increasing role subnational communities, growth their interest establishing closer border territories neighboring countries.
 most general sense, author considers dynamic feature international processes, indicated management different levels socio-political organization. methodology science distinguishes manifestations regionalisms levels. Various are embodied design spaces, countries, self-government, development interregional contacts ties between and/or practice successfully applied framework multilateral associations, primarily EU wider European space covered scope conventions decisions field spatial authorities, including local self-government. Interaction regions includes conclusion agreements contractual networks cooperation.