Current developments in a continent are echoing with the sense of the Cold War. Disputes between powerful powers are akin to a ideological struggle that shaped much of last century. Though the world has changed greatly, some patterns of international rivalry seem uncannily recurrent.

Echoes of the Iron Curtain

The collapse of the USSR didn’t erase the profound influence of the Barrier Curtain. Across Central Europe, the historical division continues to shape contemporary state affairs and political landscapes. The legacy isn't merely a matter of geographic borders;