The RUSI Journal · 1997 · 25 citations · 0 references
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Romania, after many years of Communist rule, returned to democratic rule, last November, As a result, His Majesty King Michael of Romania was allowed back to his native country for the first time since 1947. In this speech His Majesty explains Romania's position on NATO membership, making the case that Romania is now ready to become a member of the North Atlantic Organisation; it is now a democratic country with a government firmly in control of the military forces and a people of whom, 90 per cent favours NATO membership. Participation in NATO is a necessity not only for the stability of Romania and its neighbours but for the security of the whole of Europe. While there is broad backing for Romanian membership of NATO in large parts of Europe, King Michael appeals to Britain to join the group of supporting countries.