22.05.2015, Strategic
Culture Foundation http://www.strategic-culture.org (Russia), Фонд стратегической культуры
http://www.fondsk.ru (Россия)
As the events in Macedonia unfold, the
situation starts to look more like an orange revolution orchestrated from
outside. Those who stay behind it use the experience of former Yugoslavia, the
post-Soviet space, North Africa and the Middle East. At the start protests are
incited to put forward economic demands. Non-government organizations join in,
the public opinion is influenced by world media, especially in the European
Union member states. The organizers use pro-EU and Euro-Atlantic sentiments of
protesters for their own ends (they are told that the being pro-EU and pro-NATO
means fighting for democracy). Round tables and talks are organized with the
presence of the United States and the European Union. The European Council has
already expressed «its grave concern regarding the
deteriorating situation in the country, in particular in the area of rule of
law, fundamental rights and freedom of media, which are core democratic values
at the heart of the EU and its enlargement policy. In the interest of the
citizens, democracy, rule of law and political stability, the Council urges
political leaders to rapidly address those concerns».
The Albanian factor greatly influences the
events. It may lead to involvement of other forces and even neighboring states.
Albanian radicals started the «orange revolution style» protests in Kumanovo
and other places. Once started it will not end up with the resignation of the
government headed by Nikola Gruevski. The interests of Albanian radicals and
