It's a tranformation few would have dared to imagine. In a remarkable decade, the Polish people have shaken off the iron grip of dictatorship and adopted democracy. They have undergone "shock therapy" to rationalize their economy, replacing chronic shortages with unprecedented abundance. Once an object of pity, Poland now stands respected, even envied by its struggling neighbors. But challenges remain. Can Poland's society manage the new internal pressures fostered by their market economy? And can the country continue to be a bridge between Western and Eastern Europe?
A N A T I O N ' S R E B I R T H Starting Over Poland talked its way from dictatorship to democracy. Reunion with Europe requires more than just talk
A Miracle Grows Up
Poland's successful transition to a free market democracy is complete, but more difficult work lies ahead
TECHNOLOGY: Are Virtual Kiosks the Future Of Polish Retail?
C A T H O L I C C H U R C H No Longer Society's Only Voice The Polish Catholic Church faces new challenges following the collapse of communism
P E O P L E The Class Of '99
Meet 10 bright stars who will lead Poland into the next millenium
Interview
Aleksander Kwasniewski discusses Poland's place in the new Europe
Interview
Jerzy Buzek talks about Poland's next challenges
C I N E M A Less Heft, More Hype
A heavy dose of commercialism is now essential to Polish cinematic success
C A T H O L I C 
