CENTRAL EUROPE AFTER 1918. A SHORT OUTLINE1
Journal Title: UNKNOWN - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 19
Abstract
This paper analyses changes in the region’s states, and the evolution of Central Europe’s (CE) position in the international environment. Since forming in 1918, the new CE independent states have remained a focus for neighbouring powers and Western powers. The paper looks at the background for the historical, political, economic, demographic, cultural and geopolitical importance of Central Europe. Three essential periods can be distinguished, the first being thepost-WW1 period, when after the downfall of Austria-Hungary and the weakening of Germany, Russia and Turkey, a number of independent states emerged. The lack of Western assistance and insufficient mutual cooperation meant that CE countries became subject to aggression from Berlin and Moscow. After WW2, the region was forcefully reintegrated into the Soviet Union – and its states were subjected to political, social, economic and cultural degradation. The downfall of the Soviet Union and democratic transition in the states of Central Europe contributed to the regional economic and security integration. EU membership and close ties to the USA forged significant possibilities for development and becoming a subject of European policy. Historical experiences show that Central Europe has had a significant impact on international security in Europe. The region’s states of increasing significance have the capability potential to forge their own concepts of close regional political and economic cooperation.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Dariusz MISZEWSKI, Franciszek DĄBROWSKI, Marek DESZCZYŃSKI, Grzegorz WNĘTRZAK
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP347010
- DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0012.1470
- Views 68
- Downloads 0
CHARACTERISTICS OF SELECTED SECURITY THREATS IN THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Since the end of World War I, the struggle with Kurdish separatism was a common problem for Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria. Due to the constant struggle and a series of favourable events, currently the most independent of...
INCREASING OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NATO IN THE FACE OF MODERN CHALLENGES AND THREATS
Th is paper explores the issue of improving NATO’s operational capabilities. Th e initial sections overview changes that have already been introduced and are expected in the international security environment in the fort...
ELECTRONIC WARFARE IN CYBERSPACE
The study outlines a new military operational environment consisting of the cyberspace and electromagnetic spectrum. It interprets the convergence between them and their common domain as well as shows the opera...
FROM VERSAILLES VIA PARIS TO MOSCOW*) STRATEGIC OPTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES OFTHE GERMAN EMPIRE WITH A VIEW TO NATIONAL POWER POLICY (PART 1)
The International Balance of Power in the year 2050 (Security implications)
The project aims at applying qualitative and quantitative methods to create a model of the international balance of power in 2050. This allows to create more accurate forecasts of future security environment development...