>>Конечно мало. Майдан был и в 2004 году, но вот что-то лучше Украине после него не стало. И в 1990-1991 по всему Советскому Союзу майданили. Ну и как, достаточно этого оказалось для той же Армении или Украины? quoted2
Кстати - ЮС может скоро присоединится к Commonwealth of Nations . В любом случае - UK -US relationship is the closest they come, but still
United States could become an 'associate member' of the Commonwealth
The Royal Commonwealth Society is making plans to open a branch in the United States, with a view to one day bringing America into the fold as an "associate member".
The project, which is said to be backed by the Queen, has come about in part as a result of Donald Trump's fondness for Britain and the Royal Family.
It comes amid efforts to develop the Commonwealth as a tool for building relationships on everything from foreign policy to trade, following Britain's exit from the European Union.
"The UK rather left this treasure in the attic, and forgot about it because people were so glued to Brussels," said Michael Lake, the director of the Royal Commonwealth Society.
Opening a branch in the US, Mr Lake said, would further Britain's ties with America, developing new connections between two countries who already share a common language.
Mr Lake said the plans had been hastened by the "opportunity of a new president, and the slightly dangerous but great fun opportunity that the 'Bad Boys of Brexit' offered".
n December, Mr Lake wrote a letter to Mr Trump, which was hand carried by Andrew Wigmore, a close aide to Nigel Farage, and then delivered by the former UKIP leader.
Mr Wigmore joined Mr Farage and Arron Banks, the millionaire businessman in visiting Mr Trump after the US election, and continues to have close ties with the administration.
Nigel Farage with US President Donald Trump. Also in the party are Arron Banks, second left and Andrew Wigmore, to the right of Mr Farrage
Mr Farage, who has emerged as a key ally of Mr Trump, promoted the idea with senior aides, reportedly presenting the letter to Steve Bannon, the president's chief strategist.
He believes the Commonwealth alliance fits well with Mr Trump's foreign policy outlook.
The president, for example, is said to have expressed his desire for India to be a "true friend and partner" in a phone call with Narendra Modi, the country's prime minister.
Mr Lake wrote in his letter that opening a Commonwealth branch in America would help the UK and the US "find imaginative ways" in which they could work together.
Mr Wigmore told the Telegraph the response from the White House was "very positive".
Though Mr Lake has not yet received a formal confirmation, discussions are said to be already underway to establish the office in New York.
It is part of an effort by Mr Lake to raise the profile and relevance of the modern Commonwealth, seeking to make it more of a factor in matters of foreign policy.
"It has been very introspective, it needs to more extrovert," he said. "In that sense we have adopted a policy of getting branches of the Commonwealth in non-commonwealth countries."
The idea, he said, is to promote "mutually advantageous" links with "reliable friends" around the world on everything from business to defence.
The advantage of the Commonwealth, Mr Lake said, is that it operates less formally than governments, as a loose arrangement that is furthered by common values and culture.
"It works because companies find it easier and more congenial to work in Commonwealth countries," he said.
P.S. About the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is a group of 53 nations, of which 16 have the Queen as Head of State
Formerly the British Commonwealth, most member states were once part of the British Empire
The modern-day Commonwealth dates to 1949, when there were eight members
Combined population of 2.2 billion across all six continents
Promotes democracy, human rights, free trade and the rule of law
Covers nearly a quarter of the world's land mass & has a combined GDP of £6.9 trillion
Newest member, Rwanda, joined in 2009. South Sudan hopes to be next
Leaders meet every two years at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
> Умный Донбасс решил не прыгать на украинские грабли, он предпочел российские... > Знаешь в чем здесь разница? > Украина еще может сойти со своих грабель в недалеком будущем, а вы под путинской пятой - никогда... quoted1
Ну не буду спорить, кто куда сойдет, но по крайней мере это наш выбор. С Украиной нам не по пути, нам в другую сторону.
> Просто мне кажется что из за Путина и его гибридной войны - на Западе как то установилось мнение - что деньги уйдут в песок пока вся эта агрессия идет - война со стороны России не только на Донбассе quoted1
Именно из-за Путина и внешней угрозы Украине нужен президент и руководство, наголову выше его во всех отношениях. Нужна сильная экономика, реформы, порядок в стране, может быть даже в сторону сталинизма, ну не знаю что еще... Просто я вижу в Украине бардак... и не верю в Порошенко...
> Однозначно, приказ НАТО будет покинуть страну, пока правительство не разберётся со своим народом quoted1
Именно про этот момент я и писал.Им незачем покидать страну иначе на это место придут рос. зольдатен. НАТО в стране чтобы отражать внешнюю агиессию,а с гражданскими пусть полиция разбирается.Покинуть страну было бы потрясающей глупостью.Иначе проплатил,поднял бучу,НАТО ушло (зачем-то!!),и пришли Русские.Как мило)))Таким образом пол Европы захватить можно не напрягаясь особо. Просто подумайте что вы пишете.
> > ⍟ OlUS (OlUS), > > Кстати - ЮС может скоро присоединится к Commonwealth of Nations . В любом случае - UK -US relationship is the closest they come, but still > > United States could become an 'associate member' of the Commonwealth > > The Royal Commonwealth Society is making plans to open a branch in the United States, with a view to one day bringing America into the fold as an "associate member". > > The project, which is said to be backed by the Queen, has come about in part as a result of Donald Trump's fondness for Britain and the Royal Family. > > It comes amid efforts to develop the Commonwealth as a tool for building relationships on everything from foreign policy to trade, following Britain's exit from the European Union. > > "The UK rather left this treasure in the attic, and forgot about it because people were so glued to Brussels," said Michael Lake, the director of the Royal Commonwealth Society. > > Opening a branch in the US, Mr Lake said, would further Britain's ties with America, developing new connections between two countries who already share a common language. > > Mr Lake said the plans had been hastened by the "opportunity of a new president, and the slightly dangerous but great fun opportunity that the 'Bad Boys of Brexit' offered". > > n December, Mr Lake wrote a letter to Mr Trump, which was hand carried by Andrew Wigmore, a close aide to Nigel Farage, and then delivered by the former UKIP leader. > > Mr Wigmore joined Mr Farage and Arron Banks, the millionaire businessman in visiting Mr Trump after the US election, and continues to have close ties with the administration. > > > > > > Nigel Farage with US President Donald Trump. Also in the party are Arron Banks, second left and Andrew Wigmore, to the right of Mr Farrage > > Mr Farage, who has emerged as a key ally of Mr Trump, promoted the idea with senior aides, reportedly presenting the letter to Steve Bannon, the president's chief strategist. > > He believes the Commonwealth alliance fits well with Mr Trump's foreign policy outlook. > > The president, for example, is said to have expressed his desire for India to be a "true friend and partner" in a phone call with Narendra Modi, the country's prime minister. > > Mr Lake wrote in his letter that opening a Commonwealth branch in America would help the UK and the US "find imaginative ways" in which they could work together. > > Mr Wigmore told the Telegraph the response from the White House was "very positive". > > Though Mr Lake has not yet received a formal confirmation, discussions are said to be already underway to establish the office in New York. > > It is part of an effort by Mr Lake to raise the profile and relevance of the modern Commonwealth, seeking to make it more of a factor in matters of foreign policy. > > "It has been very introspective, it needs to more extrovert," he said. "In that sense we have adopted a policy of getting branches of the Commonwealth in non-commonwealth countries." > > The idea, he said, is to promote "mutually advantageous" links with "reliable friends" around the world on everything from business to defence. > > The advantage of the Commonwealth, Mr Lake said, is that it operates less formally than governments, as a loose arrangement that is furthered by common values and culture. > > "It works because companies find it easier and more congenial to work in Commonwealth countries," he said. > > P.S. About the Commonwealth > > The Commonwealth is a group of 53 nations, of which 16 have the Queen as Head of State > > Formerly the British Commonwealth, most member states were once part of the British Empire > > The modern-day Commonwealth dates to 1949, when there were eight members > > Combined population of 2.2 billion across all six continents > > Promotes democracy, human rights, free trade and the rule of law > > Covers nearly a quarter of the world's land mass & has a combined GDP of £6.9 trillion >
> Newest member, Rwanda, joined in 2009. South Sudan hopes to be next > > Leaders meet every two years at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting quoted1
Спасибо за хорошие новости Куда-ж мы без старушки Англии?)) Я всегда рад новостям о еще более тесном сближении сильных стран.
>> >> Это Совковый взгляд на Совковые проблемы. >> Чтобы что-то понять - you have to look outside the box. quoted2
>Ну так поведай взгляд прогрессивного человечества. quoted1
Ларчик прост - если с тобой не хотят работать международные корпорации (за исключением сырьевых) - значит у тебя натуральное хозяйство и соответственно слабость/нищета.
А что ентим корпорациям нужно - Запад давно прописал : Дрючба, Законы и Мир.
> Ларчик прост - если с тобой не хотят работать международные корпорации (за исключением сырьевых) - значит у тебя натуральное хозяйство и соответственно слабость/нищета. > > А что ентим корпорациям нужно - Запад давно прописал : Дрючба, Законы и Мир. quoted1
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> Ну не буду спорить, кто куда сойдет, но по крайней мере это наш выбор. С Украиной нам не по пути, нам в другую сторону. quoted1
В другой стороне Россия... Я ничего не имею против ДНР, как самостоятельного образования. Но так не бывает, силенок для этого маловато, да наверное и большинству населения хотелось не независимости, а российской крыши над головой... а тут облом... Путину не нужен мир и еще кусок украинской территории (дай бог Крым переварить). Получили пророссийский анклав, стабильный источник напряженности в Украине, причем плохо и ДНР и Украине... Путин всех обыграл...
> Наверное похожее ощущение у Немецких ветеранов собирающихся в узком кругу)) quoted1
Насколько я знаю, у нас в Беларуси 23 февраля в быту является "международным" мужским днем, по аналогии с 8 марта, по-моему он давно утратил свое милитаристское содержание.