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Vladimir Tismăneanu is a political scientist and analyst whose work delves into the complexities of political systems and comparative politics. As director of the Center for the Study of Post-Communist Societies, he offers profound insights into the dynamics of societal transformations. His extensive contributions to academic journals and media outlets highlight his dedication to understanding and explaining political evolution. Tismăneanu's research is pivotal for grasping the nuances of contemporary political landscapes, particularly in post-communist environments.



The tenth anniversary of the collapse of communism in Central and Eastern Europe is the basis for this text which reflects upon the past ten years and what lies ahead for the future. An international group of academics and public intellectuals, including former dissidents and active politicians, engage in an exchange on the antecedents, causes, contexts, meanings and legacies of the 1989 revolutions. The contributors address various issues including liberal democracy and its enemies; modernity and discontent; economic reforms and their social impact; ethnicity; nationalism and religion; geopolitics; electoral systems and political power; European integration; and the demise of Yugoslavia.