ABSTRACT
NATO enlargement is considered by many to be one dimension of a project to create not only a single security space, but also a single normative space – a space characterized by democratic values, respect for human rights, open economies, and durable peace. NATO is just one of a number of international institutions pursuing this shared objective, the others including the Council of Europe (CoE), the European Union (EU), and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
