Wedged between the seemingly secure NATO countries and the less stable CIS, most Eastern European states are casting their security lot with the West and seeking rapid NATO membership. Yet many must still clear tough hurdles to meet eligibility requirements, and even then their welcome is not assuredby MICHAEL MIHALKA AS IN THE INDIAN FABLE of the elephant and the […]

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