America's New Allies: Central-Eastern Europe and the Transatlantic Link

In 2004, the European Union and NATO welcomed Central-East European (CEE) nations into their ranks, affirming the political and economic progress made during 15 years of post-communist transition. As they blend into the EU and NATO, these CEE states are likely to be drawn closer to both Brussels and Washington—but for different reasons. In order to understand the objectives of America's new allies and help develop effective U.S. policies, this study charts the evolution of relations between Wash…