1979 - A YEAR OF SETTING THE COURSE

In 1979, 45 years ago, committed young people founded "International - the magazine for international politics".

Reason enough to consider what other events characterised world politics in this year. It can be said that 1979 set the course for a new globalisation, religious movements led to new alliances and the oil shock brought about a new perspective on energy and consumption.

The following section takes a closer look at seven events this year.