The NATO Summit at Istanbul, 2004


 

Publication Date: July 2004

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: International relations

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The NATO allies discussed such issues as Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans at their summit in June 2004. Improved capabilities were a theme touching on a range of issues. The summit occurred at a moment when there is discontent in the alliance over the Bush Administration's handling of Iraq. This report may be updated. See also CRS Report RL32342, NATO and the European Union, by Kristin Archick and Paul Gallis.