, NATO has displayed a picture of division and dissent, which makes the desolate situation of the alliance more than obvious. Two major messages came out from this summit. The first is that Russia can happily continue considering its sphere of influence as guaranteed. Notwithstanding the hurried and somewhat immature initiative of US president Bush, the Europeans, and there especially France and Germany, sent out all wrong signals. Pro-Russian forces in Ukraine and Georgia will be happy to know... read more
