Democratization and Security
in Central and Eastern Europe and the Post-Soviet States
The Soviet Union collapsed 20 years ago. Since then, almost 30 countries have sought their own paths outside of Moscow’s sphere of influence. Confronted with shared challenges and a sweeping transformation, different forms of government emerged. While some countries developed into democracies, others featured considerable democratic deficits. This volume examines the democratization processes of individual countries and their security-political contexts.