A Meeting in Maastricht: Negotiating the Treaty on European Union

For centuries, European political integration has only manifested in the dreams of emperors, conquerors, and dictators. Now, towards the turn of the 21st century, that dream is about to be realized through diplomacy and the hopes of liberal democracy. In Maastricht, Netherlands, representatives from the 12 member states of the European Communities are gathering to create a European Union, one which has the potential to be an unprecedented model for international relations even in the postwar liberal order. With the momentum of past steps towards European integration and the end of the Cold War, will you join your colleagues in ushering in a new era of prosperity, vibrant democracy, and optimism for Europe? Or will this new era instead be defined by mistrust, dysfunction, and a fractured continent?