The model of Nordic regionalism
The model of Nordic regionalism

Summary/Abstract: The paper discusses the model of Nordic regionalism as a distinctive example of regionalism. The point of departure is that Nordic regional cooperation is by its many characteristics unique and out of the scope of major theories of regionalism and integration as well as that it can be only partially contested within the existing theories of regionalism, namely transactionalism, neofunctionalism and new regionalism. The Nordic model of regionalism is discussed within the theoretical framework of the said theories and the conclusion is made that new regionalism and transactionalism would be the most appropriate to explain the model of Nordic regionalism, but only to certain extent, while neofunctionalism is less appropriate. In order to present the specificities of Nordic model of regional cooperation, a short overview of its development is given, starting from the historical background until nowadays. it is concluded that the model of Nordic regionalism is in many ways specific and different from other models of regional cooperation in Europe, from both theoretical and practical aspects, and that it should be considered as sui generis case.

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