In 1989, Central and Eastern Europe embarked upon a historic transformation, from authoritarian communism to democratic capitalism. With memories of the old system already beginning to fade, it seems fitting to look back at the region’s achievements, review the lessons learned, and examine the challenges ahead.
华盛顿—25年，天翻地覆。1989年，中欧和东欧开始了历史性转型，从极权共产主义转向民主资本主义。关于旧制度的记忆已经开始消逝，似乎应该回顾一下该地区的成就、总结一下教训，并考察一下未来面临的挑战。