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1. **Engaged Neutrality Concept:** Introduced by the CURD Plan, engaged neutrality is a fourth geopolitical option for Ukraine, enabling it to align with both the West and the East simultaneously.

2. **Permanent Neutrality:** Neutrality can be declared spontaneously during a specific war or permanently through constitutional amendments. The case of Belarus shows the challenge of maintaining neutrality under military pressures.

3. **Armed Neutrality:** Switzerland exemplifies armed neutrality by maintaining a strong defense while being neutral. This includes mobilizing armed forces and fortifying positions to deter potential aggressors like Nazi Germany during WWII.

4. **Principled Neutrality and Non-Alignment:** Non-alignment allows countries to pursue foreign policies without being tied to major power blocs. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) promotes principles like respect for sovereignty and peaceful dispute settlements but often gets overshadowed by national self-interest.

5. **Engaged Neutrality for Ukraine:** This involves three tenets:
   - Engagements with all sides at all times.
   - Engagements based on revised NAM principles.
   - Engagements siloed during times of conflict.

6. **Mepenism for Ukraine:** Point 17 details applying engaged neutrality to Ukraine's situation through three clauses:
   - Military Engaged Neutrality.
   - Economic Engaged Neutrality.
   - Political Engaged Neutrality.

The idea is for Ukraine to balance its relationships with both Russia and the West while bolstering its defense and maintaining neutrality.