1. For what purpose was NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) established? (Answer can be found at NATO.int or in the "Notes on NATO" below the questions on this page.)

2. When and where did President Bush make a speech on NATO today?

3. What did President Bush say about the purpose of NATO?

4. What is believed to be the purpose of the President's speech?

5. In which 2 of the 10 NATO states that were members of the Soviet-controlled Eastern bloc is the U.S. working to set up a missile defense system?

6. a) Name the two former Soviet bloc countries that Russia is trying to prevent from being invited to join NATO.
b) Which two NATO countries appear to have been influenced by Russia to oppose the two above from being invited to join NATO?

7. How has the Bush administration reacted to Russia's opposition?