Hamza Karčić, The National Interest (USA)
Bringing Bosnia closer to full NATO membership would be extending the zone of stability to a crucial part of the Balkans. At a time when NATO is challenged on several fronts, locking-in a success in Bosnia is a sound policy. With its expected focus on eastern Europe, the Warsaw summit is an opportunity to signal NATO's commitment to this part of the former communist block. A failure to absorb Bosnia in a timely fashion could risk snatching possible defeat from the jaws of victory.