At first, attention was focused on NATO, since several NATO members, including the United States, are in favor of the expansion of NATO to include more nations from Central and Eastern Europe.
Esmalt keskendati tähelepanu NATO - le, kuna mitu NATO liiget, sealhulgas Ühendriigid, pooldavad NATO laiendamist mõningate Kesk - ja Ida - Euroopa riikide võrra.