THE METTERNICH GARDEN - ESSAYS ON EUROPE AND UKRAINE

In a fascinating journey through the twists and turns of history, politics, and geopolitics, Mykola Riabchuk has for decades presented arguments for the deep European integration of Ukraine. His insightful essays, collected in this book, are an alarming voice regarding the threats that the barbarian from the east poses to the European garden. They were created over the last quarter of a century, at a time when Europe is still standing in the same place, but the reality surrounding it has undergone a dramatic transformation.

• Relevance of the diagnosis: Riabchuk's essays impress with their relevance, despite the passing years.
• Predicting the future: The author has predicted many of the scenarios being played out today with amazing accuracy.
• Key to Europe's security: Riabchuk is convinced that Ukraine within European borders is the key to Europe's security.
• European integration of Ukraine: For decades, the author has argued for the European integration of Ukraine.
• Threatened gardens of Europe: The author raises the alarm about the threats to the European garden.

Mykola Riabchuk, an outstanding Ukrainian intellectual and publicist, has been analyzing the relations between Ukraine and Europe for years, pointing to the need for European integration as a guarantee of security and development. His essays are not only a political analysis, but also a deep reflection on European identity and Ukraine's place in this space. The author diagnoses with extraordinary precision the problems and challenges facing Europe, and his forecasts, although sometimes pessimistic, always encourage reflection and action.

The book "The Metternich Garden" is a collection of essays that were created over the last quarter of a century. During this time, Europe has undergone many changes, and Ukraine has fought for its independence and right to self-determination. Riabchuk followed these processes carefully, analyzing them from a historical, political and cultural perspective. His essays are not only a record of those events, but also an attempt to understand the mechanisms that guided them.

In the new situation, when Europe is facing new challenges, Riabchuk's diagnosis impresses with its relevance. The key to Europe's security is Ukraine within European borders. This is a message that should be heard by all those who care about the future of our continent. This book is a must-read for all those who want to understand contemporary Europe and the role of Ukraine in its future. Format: 231x163 mm. Year of publication: 2023. Publisher: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej.