INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION: THE CONCEPTUAL DIMENSION

The article analyzes inherently diverse scientific and methodological approaches to the interpretation of the concept of "integration". The understanding of international integration as an institutional form of international association is revealed, its main causes and essential factors are investigated. The purpose, features and specific tasks of international integration are considered. The interdependent elements of the "integration model" at the international level are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the generalization and comparison of the main directions of development of key theories and concepts of international integration.