Europe now faces key decisions that concern both its values and its interests in the Arab world, and the reconciliation of its short- and long-term objectives. Infrastructural investment and economic reform are crucial for the Mediterranean region’s future development, but they cannot transform the region without a parallel emphasis on democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and education.
欧洲现在需要协调短期和长期目标，并就其在阿拉伯世界的价值观和利益做出关键决策。基础设施投资和经济改革对地中海地区的进一步发展无疑至关重要，但如果不同时关注民主、法治、人权和教育，就无法为地区带来变化。