Post-Cold War Europe

Post-Cold War Europe refers to the period following the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s, which marked the dissolution of the Soviet Union and a shift from a divided continent to one focusing on cooperation and integration. Eastern European countries transitioned from communism to democracy, many joining the European Union and NATO. This era has seen economic growth, increased globalization, and challenges like migration, security debates, and rising nationalism. The European Union has aimed to foster unity and stability, although it faces pressures from internal divisions and external influences, shaping the continent's evolving identity.