1.   But the early indications are that the members of the expanded alliance are capable of a unified response to threats to Continental security and stability.

2.   Proponents of an expanded alliance, ranging from Clinton to Republicans such as Bob Dole, say the issue goes far beyond money.

3.   The U.S. wants to convince Russia to accept a charter that would promise it a voice, though not a veto, in the newly expanded NATO alliance.

4.   Under their expanded alliance, Anglo and Lonrho said they will jointly develop projects, particularly in coal and gold, in Africa.

5.   Key elements of the new Europe include an expanded NATO alliance and a European Union committed to accepting new members from among its former adversaries.

6.   NATO foreign ministers begin Thursday to decide which countries will be among the first to join an expanded alliance.

7.   NATO officials say that the expanded alliance will not threaten Russia, but the Russian leadership remains skeptical.

8.   Slovenia has also joined the NATO Partnership for Peace program, a stepping stone to an expanded NATO alliance.

9.   The concern is that an expanded alliance could isolate Russia.

10.   The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is to announce at a July summit which former Warsaw Pact countries, will join an expanded alliance.