The Role of the Visegrad Group in the European Security System (original) (raw)

This paper examines the role of the Visegrad Group (V4) comprising the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary in shaping the European security system. It highlights the historical context, significant crises faced by the group, and the transformation of its objectives over 30 years, encompassing foreign policy, defense, and recent cooperative initiatives like the Three Seas Initiative. The paper analyzes both the successes and challenges in V4 cooperation, noting that despite internal conflicts, the Visegrad Group has maintained relevance in regional collaboration and European integration.