Central Europe as a regional security (sub)complex in the interwar period

Abstract

"This article proposes the use of a tool for analyzing the evolution of the balance of power in interwar Central Europe, taking over the theory of the regional security complex formulated by the Copenhagen School. This study starts from the premise that in from 1921 to 1938, it can be affirmed that the ephemeral existence of a central European security complex was distinct from the classical security complex of Europe. Next, the analysis criteria specific to the regional security complex and the diplomatic developments that created the Central European security complex are presented. Keywords: Central Europe, the interwar balance of powers, Regional Security Complex, regional alliances, Locarno Agreements"