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Argument: Expanding NATO jeopardizes other initiatives with Russia

Issue Report: NATO expansion

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“Hard Choices for the NATO: Expansion vs Commitments”. Young Atlantic. 29 Mar. 2008 – The Economist and the Eurasia Monitor both point out that Russia might likely move to open land and air supply routes to Afghanistan through Russia for NATO operations, a significant move both for tactical and symbolic reasons. And recent discussions with Russia on the missile shield in Eastern Europe have finally begun to show signs of progress. Foreclosing on these two potential strategic gains for a couple of ambivalent NATO members who bring few military assets to the table seems like a poor trade.