1. Why was the "revolution" of 1989 in Eastern Europe a relatively peaceful one?
2. What effects did the end of the cold war have on global politics?
3. After the election of December 1993, a Russian patriot said, "Universal suffrage, dumped on Russia like the other fruits of European liberties, does not work in Russia." Discuss this statement in the light of Russian history, the conditions of the country, and the attitude of its peoples.
4. What are the main problems facing the European Union in the next five years?
5. Terrorism has been frequently called "the dark side of globalization." What does this phrase mean?