Afghan troubles will test NATO’s quest for new role

An inauspicious time for NATO's Summit in Istanbul on 28-29 June 2004 could provide the opportunity to tackle military planning and funding issues.

http://www.nato.int/docu/comm/2004/06-istanbul/home.htm http://www.nato.int/docu/comm/2004/06-istanbul/home.htm

http://www.afnorth.nato.int/ISAF/index.htm http://www.afnorth.nato.int/ISAF/index.htm

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