Bilateral relations between the United States and Croatia are strong. The United States established diplomatic relations with Croatia in 1992 following its independence from Yugoslavia. Following Croatia’s independence, U.S. engagement supported Croatia’s development as a democratic, secure, and market-oriented society and as a strong partner in Euro-Atlantic institutions, and the United States welcomed Croatia’s positive and stabilizing role in the region. U.S. assistance has been important in enabling Croatia to become a leading partner in Southeast Europe and a model for its neighbors. Croatia’s commitment to democracy and reform led to its accession to the European Union (EU) on July 1, 2013.
Croatia has joined forces with the United States to address regional and global challenges. A North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally since 2009, Croatia has participated in NATO operations including the International Security Assistance Force and subsequently to the Resolute Security Force in Afghanistan, the Kosovo Force, and Operation Unified Protector in Libya, and United Nations peacekeeping missions in Lebanon, Cyprus, India and Pakistan, the Western Sahara, and the Golan Heights. Croatia’s mentoring of neighbors in NATO’s Partnership for Peace, and especially the Adriatic Charter, has helped those NATO candidates advance their membership aspirations by initiating defense reforms and contributing to Alliance operations. Croatia participates in the global coalition to defeat ISIS. Croatia also plays an important role in regional energy security. In January 2019, the Croatian Government finalized its investment decision for the Krk Island liquefied natural gas (LNG) i
Croatia is a strong democracy with a market-oriented economy but retains significant state control or involvement in a number of industries. The Croatian Government has made progress on robust economic reforms, and intends to further consolidate public spending, improve the business climate, and foster economic growth. The United States and Croatia have a bilateral investment treaty and investment protection agreement.
https://www.state.gov/u-s-relations-with-croatia/
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