Despite the continuous control of the government, there is enormous potential, but also fresh competition from Chinese companies. Democracy and free-market reforms in Latin America have created new markets, new materials, and new manufacturing methods.
The collapse of Communism in Eastern European countries brought greater freedom of movement, more contact with Western Europe, and more honesty in government.
After the collapse, the citizens have more freedom of movement, expression, and religion. Contacts with Western Europe and other regions were re-established.
Communism gives the whole power to a state that is not transparent. After the collapse, state governments become more transparent and responsible to their citizen.
For instance by not getting involve with foreign problems isolationism promotes peace in the country. Therefore it allows the government to focus more on needs of the country. Isolationism will prevent contry to get into others conflicts and no soldiers will lose their life in the battle.
