As the EU and NATO prepare to enlarge, this volume assesses the likely impact on new member states and their neighbours remaining outside these two organizations. Through a combination of thematic and case study chapters it discusses the economic and security implications of enlargement for both 'insiders' and 'outsiders'.

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• Assesses the likely impact of EU and Nato enlargement.
  
• Investigates three thematic areas: economic cooperation, security and defence, and free movement of people.
  
• Considers five country case studies.
  
• Outlines the current relations between the states, how these relate to the past and what effect enlargement will have.