She has acted essentially in the cause of peace. For peace to have a chance, there must first be a Europe.I ask, “To what extent can the EU forge a system that will ensure long-term peace in Europe?”Both of which must be evaluated based upon their own merits, with specific reference to achieving and sustaining peace and stability in Europe, discussion is also necessary on the further potential for friction and conflict and these institutional systems are adapted to handle these issues, specifically the events of and after 11 September 2001.