Witness of History---Memoirs of Finnish President Koivisto (1982-1994)

Author: (Finland) Mauno Koivisto, translated by Yang Yu Guang et al.
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Publication Date: 2000-07-01
Features: Mauno Koivisto, a distinguished figure on the international political stage, served as the President of Finland for two consecutive terms from 1982 to 1992. This period was marked by significant geopolitical shifts, with major upheavals in the political situations of the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries. Faced with such international dynamics, as the President of Finland—a neutral country caught between the two major blocs of the East and the West—how did he navigate the complexities? How did he uphold Finland's policy of neutrality while maintaining a balanced relationship with both the East and the West? Mauno Koivisto's memoirs, enriched with substantial and detailed materials, unveil the inner workings of this era's history for readers, presenting vivid scenes from the international political stage at the time: the reunification of Germany, the independence of the Baltic states, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and the behind-the-scenes activities of the Gulf War. From the book, readers can not only understand Finland's foreign policy stance, including its attitude toward China, but also gain insights into Koivisto's efforts to uphold world peace and ease global tensions, as well as his outstanding diplomatic talents.