Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Public Opinion and Foreign Policy

Summary/Abstract: Slovakia has successfully closed an important period in its modern history – it is entering the European Union and NATO. We all know that concluding this epoch does not bring about the end of history. On the contrary, I consider the present and upcoming times to be equally important, but they are also more complex and more demanding on the scale and depth of foreign policy resources. Goals, issues and challenges will grow in number, not diminish. This can be seen from at least two perspectives. Firstly, integration itself is important since we have become part of a greater whole – its players, partners and opponents. The second factor is the global, very dynamic international situation, characterised by new threats. Integration into the Union and NATO is not a ticket to a comfortable life with guarantees of prosperity and security. On the contrary, it is a ticket to active membership and greater responsibility.

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