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The Economist
Feb. 25th, 2008 08:59 pmНу наконец-то кто-то в самодовольстве сказал правду:
Is not the real story just an American power-play in Europe,punishing Serbia and rewarding the only pro-American Muslims in the world? Nobody would deny that such political calculations have influenced decision-making. But the real difference is another one. Kosovo wants to join the European Union.
Еще конец прекрасный:
What the EU will not say, but thinks privately, is this: We are supporting Kosovo’s independence because of the chance that it will become more like us, and hence a better neighbour. We oppose independence for Transdniestria et al because it would make them more like Russia, and therefore worse for Europe.
Так все что угодно можно оправдать, заменив слово Europe на Russia и наоборот.
Is not the real story just an American power-play in Europe,punishing Serbia and rewarding the only pro-American Muslims in the world? Nobody would deny that such political calculations have influenced decision-making. But the real difference is another one. Kosovo wants to join the European Union.
Еще конец прекрасный:
What the EU will not say, but thinks privately, is this: We are supporting Kosovo’s independence because of the chance that it will become more like us, and hence a better neighbour. We oppose independence for Transdniestria et al because it would make them more like Russia, and therefore worse for Europe.
Так все что угодно можно оправдать, заменив слово Europe на Russia и наоборот.
