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Book SynopsisThis is Freedom House's authoritative asssessment of post-Communist reform in 27 countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Trade ReviewFreedom House has demonstrated through decades since its founding a most extraordinary, consistent, clear-headed commitment to democratic politics of free societies. -- Jeane Kirkpatrick, American Enterprise Institute
Nations in Transit is the definitive scorecard on the status of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. It is a source of support and strength for agents of democratic change and political-economic reformers. -- Thomas A. Dine, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Prague
Nations in Transit is the only truly comprehensive annual study of the state of democracy in the post-Communist world. Its accurate analysis and wealth of information make it an essential resource for anyone who cares about freedom in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. -- Janos Kis, Central European University, Budapest
An essential tool for those concerned with the future of democratizing East Central Europe and the newly independent states of the Soviet Union…comprehensive and reliable. -- Zbigniew Brzezinski, "Compelling, readable, and very moving!"
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Nations in Transit 2003 Chapter 2 Western Conditions and Domestic Choices: The Influence of External Actors on the Post-Communist Transition Chapter 3 Central Asia and the Caucasus: The Impact of the War on Terrorism Chapter 4 Albania Chapter 5 Armenia Chapter 6 Azerbaijan Chapter 7 Belarus Chapter 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina Chapter 9 Bulgaria Chapter 10 Croatia Chapter 11 Czech Republic Chapter 12 Estonia Chapter 13 Georgia Chapter 14 Hungary Chapter 15 Kazakhstan Chapter 16 Kyrgyzstan Chapter 17 Latvia Chapter 18 Lithuania Chapter 19 Macedonia Chapter 20 Moldova Chapter 21 Poland Chapter 22 Romania Chapter 23 Russia Chapter 24 Slovakia Chapter 25 Slovenia Chapter 26 Tajikikstan Chapter 27 Turkmenistan Chapter 28 Ukraine Chapter 29 Uzbekistan Chapter 30 Yugoslavia (Serbia and Macedonia)
