They are afraid of Russia. And probably a bit indoctrinated as well.
“The gap between EU and NATO support is usually attributed to constitutional neutrality, Kremlin-aligned messaging on security, and lingering caution about being seen as a military bloc member while Transnistria remains unresolved.”
Unfalsifable orthodoxy of NATO: When people want to join it, it’s because they are afraid of Russia, and when they don’t want to join it, it’s because they are afraid of Russia.
They are afraid of Russia. And probably a bit indoctrinated as well.
“The gap between EU and NATO support is usually attributed to constitutional neutrality, Kremlin-aligned messaging on security, and lingering caution about being seen as a military bloc member while Transnistria remains unresolved.”
Unfalsifable orthodoxy of NATO: When people want to join it, it’s because they are afraid of Russia, and when they don’t want to join it, it’s because they are afraid of Russia.