When NATO countries meet for their summit in Chicago
his May, four countries will be vying for membership in the transatlantic
alliance. For the small Balkan country of Macedonia, the only thing holding it back
is its name.
Bosnia still has
some constitutional reforms to enact before it can be eligible
for NATO membership. Georgia, recent named an "aspirant" NATO member, has
its bid tied up by the Russian occupation of two of its
erritories.
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A look at the main issues for the NATO alliance at the summit meeting for heads of government in Chicago on Sunday and Monday. Read Post
Greece welcomes the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to NATO, provided our northern neighbor agrees to a name that differentiates the new Balkan state from the Greek province of Macedonia. Read Post
President Obama wanted to showcase his adopted hometown of Chicago to the leaders of 60 NATO members and partnership countries. Instead, with his former chief of staff Rahm Emanuel holding the political reins as mayor of Chicago, Ob... Read Post