Number: RS21864 Title: The NATO Summit at Istanbul, 2004 Authors: Paul Gallis, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: The NATO allies discussed such issues as Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans at their summit in June 2004. Improved capabilities were a theme touching on a range of issues. The summit occurred at a moment when there is discontent in the alliance over the Bush Administrations handling of Iraq. Pages: 6 Date: July 2, 2004