Vdovychenko V. Italian Republic in the European Integration Process (1992-2009).

The thesis is devoted to the complex research of the European integration process of the Italian Republic during the period from 1992 till 2009. The selected chronological framework is of key importance due to a high value of the period in international relations - the collapse of the bipolar system - and, consequently, the choice of Italy's new foreign policy goals. This period is characterized by the increasing influence of Europe on the international scene. At the same time, at the beginning of the XXIst century, a crisis of European integration is manifested associated with non-ratified EU Constitution Treaty. The relevance of this research topic stemmed from the need to identify the place and role of the Italian Republic in the European integration policy, identifying and analyzing foreign political factors that led to its position in the integration processes. On the closer examination of this argument it was possible to assess whether there are systematic similarities and differences that sharpen the ability to analyze and predict the Italian foreign policy development.