Europe Whole and Free

"The aspiration of achieving a Europe that is unified, liberated, and peaceful is as critical now as it was in 1989. This significant book gathers policymakers and experts from both sides of the Atlantic for an essential discussion on how this objective can be realized in the 21st century," remarked Madeleine K. Albright, who held the position of U.S. Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001. Despite the aspirations for a Europe that is entirely unified and free that were envisioned in 1989, this ideal has not yet been completely realized. Nevertheless, Europe is currently more united and liberated than it has ever been in its history. Currently, only Russia and Belarus restrict their citizens from freely choosing their government. However, there is hope that one day they will enjoy the rights that the rest of Europe currently has. According to Sir Malcolm Rifkind, who was the UK’s Foreign and Defence Minister from 1992 to 1997, this collection of essays is crucial for anyone wanting to grasp the complexities of the last 30 years. Over these three decades, European history has undergone significant changes, transforming the continent and the lives of its citizens, despite various setbacks and disappointments. Volker Rühe, former German Federal Minister of Defence from 1992 to 1998, praises the book for offering insightful perspectives on Europe's prominent years within an impressive, if still incomplete, strategic framework.