ASSESSMENTS

NATO: Albania, Croatia Become Members

Apr 1, 2009 | 22:08 GMT

People walk by banners bearing Albanian and NATO insignia in Tirana, Albania, on March 31, 2009.

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Summary

Albania and Croatia became official NATO members April 1 after their ambassadors to the United States filed accession documents with the U.S. government. The two countries will benefit from membership in NATO, while NATO will benefit from its expansion into two strategic areas.

Albania and Croatia became official members of the NATO alliance April 1....

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