Pierre Béhar examines the disintegration of Central and Balkan Europe in the aftermath of the Cold War, tracing how shifting borders, ethnic tensions, and geopolitical ambitions reshaped the region. Drawing on archival material and contemporary analysis, the work explores the legacy of former empires, the rise of new nation‑states, and the complex interplay between local identities and broader European dynamics. Readers gain insight into the forces that continue to influence political borders and cultural landscapes across Central and Southeast Europe.