Orphans of transition: gypsies in Eastern Europe

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Eastern Europe is the place of residence for six million gypsies, a marginalized group which has no home state. This marginalization of the gypsies has social, political and economic overtones. During the communist regime, their plight is somewhat improved with compulsory education, compulsory employment and health care coverage despite some damaging effects of socialist policies. The emergence of democracy in Eastern Europe is threatening the gains made by gypsies. There is a need for emerging governments and gypsies to work together to address their mutual concerns.

Social aspects, Analysis, Romanies, Marginality, Social, Social marginality

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Concluding reflections

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The fall of the Berlin wall gave East Europeans a euphoric sense that they were about to give European democracy a new direction. The impact on this as many of their countries prepare to join the EU is discussed.

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NATO's peaceful advance

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The contribution made by NATO expansion to Eastern Europe's democratic transformation is discussed. The cost of weakening was NATO's effectiveness as a military alliance.

Powers and duties, North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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