Between the years 1989 to 1991 Europe faced revolution.  There were peaceful changes, Germany was unified, and the Soviet Union collapsed.  It was Bush Sr. that said we need a “new world order.”  Now we have a unified world with the U.S. as the world power.  However, the Chinese as well as others are also gaining ground.

President Bush started a global alliance against world terror; I feel that covering other global topics of interest is important as well.

The next issue is that we must reshape all of Europe.  We must start with deepening European integration. This is done through developing a monetary union of which we already have13 members and utilizing the political union that was made in the Amsterdam Treaty.  Also, discussing common security, a constitutional treaty, and ensuring the enlargement of the EU organization is vital.

The issue of NATO is of utmost importance.  We are currently enlarging NATO.  It now has 26 members and is pursuing more in the Baltic regions.  The U.S. has placed troops in Bulgaria and Romania.  This is a miracle.  Reestablishing Russia with a NATO consulate is important.  When Clinton and Yletzin first spoke about NATO, Yeltzin said that it was too early for Russia to become a member of NATO, however I feel that in the long run it’s worthwhile for Russia to consider becoming part of NATO.

With regard to the EU:

We have started to enlarge the European union.  It now includes 27 member states with the Balkan nations knocking at door to join, and negotiations with turkey as well.   The EU must establish an all important European peace order.  This is included in a signed charter for a new Europe that has the goal that all Europeans including the Soviet Union oblige to be part of this and move ahead to become democracies and market economies.  From the Atlantic to the Pacific we must implement this dream of unification.

President Clinton proposed a Partnership for Peace to support Eastern European countries to become market economies and democracies.  There still is a question mark with regard to Putin, and what will become of Russia after he exits the political stage.  Whether or not Russia will continue its successes or go back to being a rogue power is a major issue.

Other concerns include the fact that Europe has no idea how to cope with many of these issues.  Also, Africa is a growing concern.  The U.S. and China are doing business there but it still isn’t stable.  Lastly, the globalization of economy and the speed of change in the global market is a concern.  People have difficulties coping with this speed whether it is international, technological, or social changes. 

Overall, there are many topics and issues in the world today; however throughout history humans have been able to not just discuss them but to settle them as well.