November 2002
The U.S. Assured Russia Regarding NATO Expansion - 2002-11-24
President Bush reassured Russia that NATO's expansion is not a threat, emphasizing the need for stable neighbors. He spoke in Romania and Lithuania, highlighting the…
President Bush Expected to Sign Bill for Creation of Department of Homeland Security This Week - 2002-11-24
President Bush is set to sign a significant bill establishing the Department of Homeland Security, marking a major shift in U.S. domestic policy post-9/11. This…
Lithuania Continues Efforts to Improve Relations with Russia - 2002-11-24
Lithuania is actively working to enhance its relationship with Russia despite its NATO membership invitation. President Valdas Adamkus and Foreign Minister Antanas Valionis emphasize that…
President Bush Returns from His European Trip - 2002-11-24
President Bush returned to Washington after a European trip where he attended a NATO summit and met with Russian President Putin. He is expected to…
President Bush Continues Eastern European Tour in Vilnius, Lithuania - 2002-11-23
President Bush is in Vilnius, Lithuania, as part of his Eastern European tour, congratulating nations invited to join NATO while seeking their support for possible…
NATO Calls on Iraq for Full and Immediate Cooperation with Weapons Inspectors - 2002-11-22
NATO leaders have pledged support for UN disarmament efforts in Iraq and called for immediate cooperation from Iraq with weapons inspectors. The summit also invited…
NATO Emphasizes Ties with Russia and Central Asian Countries
NATO Secretary General George Robertson highlighted the importance of strengthening ties with Russia and Central Asian nations in the fight against terrorism. This comes as…
Seven Eastern and Central European Countries Join NATO - 2002-11-21
NATO leaders have invited seven Eastern and Central European countries to join the alliance, which will officially occur in 2004. This expansion is seen as…
NATO Forces Reconstruction - 2002-11-21
NATO leaders in Prague have agreed to modernize their armed forces to address new terrorist threats and invited seven Eastern and Central European countries to…