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cole1114 t1_ixy1huj wrote

That isn't one of the policies, though it's said to be so often that people just accept it as true.

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Kjello0 t1_ixzh89k wrote

>States which have ethnic disputes or external territorial disputes, including irredentist claims, or internal jurisdictional disputes must settle those disputes by peaceful means in accordance with OSCE principles. Resolution of such disputes would be a factor in determining whether to invite a state to join the Alliance.

From the Study on NATO Enlargement document which regulate future enlargements of NATO.

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