Ukraine’s European aspirations are irreversible. A majority of the public supports NATO membership, and EU membership has long enjoyed popular support. However, wishing for integration does not make it happen. In both instances, Ukraine’s passage toward eligibility will be long and arduous. Nevertheless, opportunities are currently opening up for Ukraine to integrate with its European neighbors at the sub-regional level, in which selected countries from a larger region band together for a common purpose and share mutually beneficial investments. These opportunities are important and should not be overlooked.
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Stephen Blank: Ukraine’s golden opportunity to integrate with Europe that everyone has overlooked
Fog coats Lake Synevyr in western Zakarpattya Oblast on Aug. 20, 2016.
