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Rodong Sinmun on Crumbling Unipolar World Strategy

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK

    Pyongyang, January 14 (KCNA) -- The strategy of unipolar world is collapsing with Europe appearing on the scene as one polar, states Rodong Sinmun in an article Friday. The author of the article says:
    Last year the European Union (EU) enhanced its independent position and energetically promoted its regional merger and integration, riding on the crest of the surging tide of multipolarization. Against this background is Europe coming on the scene as one polar.
    It should be recalled that the EU recorded two dramatic events last year-- the sharp growth of its members to 25 and the signing of the EU Constitution. And it has pushed forward the founding of an independent rapid reaction force, not depending on the United States and NATO, in a bid to build an independent collective defense system. In May last year the defense ministers of the EU member nations endorsed a concrete plan for the foundation of a rapid reaction force to be deployed in the areas of disputes. It vividly shows the stand and policy of the EU not wanting to remain a "contractor for the U.S." any more, but seeking to fortify its position and role as a polar.
    It is worthy of notice that the EU members did not blindly follow the will and demand of the United States but spoke what they wanted to say on a number of international issues and took measures necessary for their own interests.
    The antagonisms and frictions between the EU and the U.S surfaced more glaringly over economy and trade, in particular.
    The developments in Europe last year provide a striking illustration as to that the independence, merger and integration of Europe is an irresistible flow and, for this reason, the antagonisms and confrontation between the EU and the U.S. will assume greater intensity.