PREREQUISITES AND REASONS FOR THE FORMATION OF INTERSTATE INTEGRATION ASSOCIATIONS IN A HISTORICAL RETROSPECT

Abstract

Aim. To analyze the prerequisites for the emergence of interstate integration associations from ancient times (the union of Greek poleis) upto the modern period (the European Union). Methodology. The researchers’ views are analyzed. The methodological basis of the research is R. Carneiro’s theory of politogenesis and the generalized method of similarity and difference of Bacon-Mill. Results. The author highlighted general patterns and a heuristic forecast is made about the prospects for the possible creation of a Eurasian Union on the basis of the EAEU in the medium term perspective. The existing commonality of factors that contributed to the formation of interstate associations throughout the history of mankind is shown. Research implications. The author also proposed the term “macrosociological empathy” that unites these factors, which constitutes the theoretical significance of the study.