Montenegrins seem to agree on the fact that joining the European Union would benefit their country. However, the means of achieving this goal are not nearly as obvious. Should Montenegro first join NATO? Should the government or the civil society pave the road to integration?

Montenegro is currently taking part in different Euro-Atlantic integration negotiations. One of the negotiated topics is NATO membership. As a part of former Yugoslavia, Montenegro has to reconcile its NATO integration policy with its difficult memories.