Defence reform has been Macedonia's strong suit. It has completely reorganised its military, and many would say that had reform of the army been the only condition for membership. Macedonia would have become a member long ago.
Reforma apărării a fost punctul forte al Macedoniei, care şi-a reorganizat complet armata, şi mulţi ar putea spune că, dacă reforma forţei de apărare ar fi fost singura condiţie a aderării, Macedonia ar fi fost de mult membră NATO.