Map of Europe1 The Evolution of European Identities2 Critical Legacies of the Twentieth Century3 Foundational Structures of the Political Arena4 Leaders, Leadership, and Governing Institutions5 Groups and the Contest for Power6 Social Issues and Challenges7 Public Policy Debates and Agendas8 The Pursuit of Peace Within Europe9 The Contest for Global Influence10 Ongoing Transitions and the Future of EuropeList of AcronymsCountry ProfilesBibliographyIndexAbout the Book