Albania: Example member of Alliance http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/news_90052.htm Earlier this year Secretary General spoke for NATO congratulates Albania for regional cooperation in their contributions to Afghanistan. The Secretary General stated that Euro Atlantic integration remained the best way to bring stability to the Western Balkans. Being that Albania's accession to NATO is relatively recent, Albania has worked with NATO since 1992. The recent member is an example of reform since NATO has chosen to boost their military security. http://www.eurasiareview.com/21112012-nato-boosts-albania-security-armed-forces/