western Europe has had not an ounce of war or any forced border changes since WW2 which is the longest period of peace in that region in recorded history,( thanks to NATO) ,by a very long way
the further east you get .....the closer to russia .....the more warfare and conflict .....all of it except the Serbian war involving russia
NATO has been a huge success in establishing a force behind a ruke of law and an acceptance of recognition of and respect for all boundaries which has allowed them peace and encouraged others to join and embrace that
