51.   The Czech Republic, along with other former Soviet allies, is seeking early admission to NATO, fearing a security vacuum and possible instability in central Europe.

52.   The Czech Republic, as well as other post-Communist countries in the region, is seeking an early admission into the EU and NATO.

53.   The House bill, besides containing the peacekeeping provisions, would encourage early admission of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to NATO.

54.   Human rights and labor groups have also been lobbying against early admission.

55.   Indonesia and Malaysia favour the early admission of Burma, while Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines advocate caution.

56.   Indonesia and Malaysia favour early admission of Burma, while Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines advocate caution.

57.   Urges universal membership in World Trade Organisation and early admission of NAM to this body, demands a ban on coercive economic moves.

58.   Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic have been particularly notable in their pressure for early admission to NATO.

59.   The Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary are widely viewed as the frontrunners for early admission to NATO.