Managing NATO enlargement
Publisher: US Institute of Peace
Volume: 10 pages, pdf
Description:
On March 5, 1997, the United States Institute of Peace convened the first session of its European Security Working Group to discuss the implications of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) commitment to enlarge the alliance at the July 1997 Summit in Madrid. The purpose of the working group is to stimulate dialogue among representatives from the administration and Capitol Hill, and policy thinkers on how best to manage the enlargement process. At the first session, Zbigniew Brzezinski (Center for Strategic and International Studies) discussed the ongoing NATO-Russia negotiations and possible outcomes of the ratification process. His recommendations make a serious contribution to the debate on the impact of NATO enlargement on European security and stability. This report, prepared by Institute program officer Lauren Van Metre, summarizes points made by Dr. Brzezinski in his remarks and the subsequent discussion among working group participants.