1989: Hungary

Archives consist of articles that originally appeared in Collier's Year Book (for events of 1997 and earlier) or as monthly updates in Encarta Yearbook (for events of 1998 and later). Because they were published shortly after events occurred, they reflect the information available at that time. Cross references refer to Archive articles of the same year.

Historic political and economic changes unfolded in Hungary in 1989, seemingly implying its transformation from a Soviet-type socialist system to a democratic capitalist welfare state. The efforts of the Hungarian reformers were facilitated by an acquiescent attitude on the part of Moscow. ...