ABSTRACT
The concept of appeasement is deeply rooted in the European philosophy of idealism. The belief in the possibility of reconciling genuine fears, which lies at the center of the appeasement idea, has been misrepresented by realists as "cowardice." Political strength was believed to be the final pillar of appeasement. The re-evaluation of the historical record of appeasement suggests that it can serve as a valid idealist concept for restructuring Europe toward a more stable and peaceful system. The appeasement of the Soviet Union's security needs is a task that involves political, economic, and social issues. Any future European security system of appeasement must bring together prevailing and countervailing forces in the network of a multilateral organization for conflict resolution. The original appeasement concept was attuned to the connection between foreign and domestic politics; pacification of the internal as well as the external front were to go hand in hand.
