"So seven new countries, three of them formerly part of the Soviet Union, and the others part of the Warsaw Pact, will become full members of NATO next year"
- Lord Robertson
About this Quote
This quote by Lord Robertson is describing the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 2004. 7 new countries, 3 of which were previously part of the Soviet Union and the other 4 were part of the Warsaw Pact, will become full members of NATO in the following year. This growth of NATO is a significant event in the history of the organization, as it marks the first time that former Soviet states have become members of the alliance. This expansion is seen as a way to enhance the security of the region and to promote stability and peace. It is likewise seen as a method to promote democracy and financial advancement in the region. This growth of NATO is a significant advance in the process of European combination and suggests the changing times in Europe.
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