Ukrainians need not despair, writes Vaclav Havel. There are ways to overcome their post-Orange blues
March 27, 2006
"All revolutions, in the end, turn from euphoria to disillusion. In a revolutionary atmosphere of solidarity and self-sacrifice, people tend to think that when their victory is complete, paradise on earth is inevitable.
Partnerships based on shared rules, standards and values are the heartbeat of modern security.
NATO membership carries obligations, because situations may arise - and we have already experienced them - when NATO follows a UN appeal and conducts an out-of-area military intervention where, for example, genocide is being committed. In other words, NATO membership, like EU membership, comes at a price.
However, the advantages far outweigh possible disadvantages."
Vaclav Havel is former president of the Czech Republic
Project Syndicate
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