The book "After the Rain: How the West Lost the East" by the famous author Samuel Vaknin is a leading study of the processes that took place in modern history and politics after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The author examines in detail the influence of Western countries on Eastern European states, the development of democracy, market economy and geopolitical changes in this region. The book critically analyzes the mistakes made by Western countries in the process of transforming the Eastern European reality, and offers mechanisms for improving the situation. "After the Rain: How the West Lost the East" is an important book for understanding the historical events of recent decades and their impact on the modern world.