Cooperative Security in Europe and Slovenia

Abstract This article examines cooperative security as a strategic alternative to traditional power-centric models within European security policy. Focusing on the European continet and employing Slovenia as a case study, it highlights how cooperative frameworks–emphasizing interdependence, multilateralism, and preventive diplomacy–contribute to regional stability and resilience. The analysis underscores the agency of small states in shaping security outcomes through institutional engagement and policy specialization. The article advocates for the revitalization of cooperative mechanisms to address emerging threats and rebuild trust in the evolving European security architecture.