The European Tale of Downfall (and Survival)
The European Tale of Downfall (and Survival)

Summary/Abstract: This article is a review of the book After Europe by Ivan Krastev. It focuses on the author’s claims regarding the crisis in which Europe finds itself and questions some of the historical parallels likening the current period to various disintegration moments in the past. The review also addresses Krastev’s observations concerning contemporary European challenges, particularly the migration crisis and the rise of populism. While many of Krastev’s arguments are convincing, the review posits that in spite of some worrying phenomena, there are also grounds for cautious optimism.

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