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Provides some insights into political and foreign relations in Europe in 1920 focusing on its relations with Russia. Economic conditions in Germany; Political affiliations of Central Europe and the collapse of militarism; System of property relations in Russia; Issues on the revolution and dictatorship of the proletariat; Military power and worldwide influence of Russia.

Presents letters to the editor referencing various articles and topics previously published in the journal. Cost effectiveness of the journal; Requesting readers to exchange books; Offer to Central Europe with intelligent ideas.

Ideas are the strongest forces in civilization, they are stronger than facts, they create facts. Central Europe is the traditional home of ideas. And again, as long ago, the literature of Germany and Austria, even of Hungary and Czechoslovakia, is a literature of ideas. This does not mean that the literature of Central Europe today lacks either fire or edge, either form or passion. But all passion is centered about ideas. The expressionist and activist movements, for instance, are not created by aesthetic triflers. Eminent poets, novelists, and playwrights represent these movements. Creative power and vision are in them. But beneath the creative impulse is the practical impulse to recreate a muddled and stricken world.