What is NATO?
2.3 The Transatlantic link. NATO is an alliance of countries from Europe and North America. It provides a unique link between these two continents, enabling them to consult and cooperate in the field of defence and security, and conduct multinational crisis …
NATO - Homepage
NATO condemns Russia's war against Ukraine in the strongest terms. The Alliance remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine, helping to uphold its fundamental right to self-defence. NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; Relations with Ukraine; Debunking Russian disinformation on NATO
NATO - Topic: NATO member countries
Mar 7, 2024 · NATO was created by 12 countries from Europe and North America on 4 April 1949. Since then, 20 more countries have joined NATO through 10 rounds of enlargement (in 1952, 1955, 1982, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2017, 2020, 2023 and 2024). Article 10 of the North Atlantic Treaty sets out how countries can join the Alliance.
NATO - Topic: NATO’s purpose
Jul 10, 2024 · All NATO decisions are made by consensus, meaning that all NATO member countries have reached agreement after discussion and consultation. Setting NATO’s strategic direction NATO’s fundamental security tasks are laid down in the North Atlantic Treaty (also known as the Washington Treaty), which founded the Alliance in 1949.
NATO - 10 things you need to know about NATO
10 things you need to know about NATO. Collective defence: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1949 and is a group of 32 countries from Europe and North America that exists to protect the people and territory of its members. The Alliance is founded on the principle of collective defence, meaning that if one NATO Ally is ...
NATO - Topic: NATO’s partnerships
Jul 8, 2020 · NATO has 32 members, but it also maintains relations with more than 40 non-member countries and international organisations, called NATO partners. This partnership network strengthens security outside NATO territory, which makes NATO itself safer. The Alliance pursues dialogue and practical cooperation with partners on a wide range of political and …
NATO - 2024 NATO Summit
NATO Public Forum 2024. In parallel to the Washington Summit, the city will host the NATO Public Forum – an event that aims to promote a better public understanding of NATO's policies, goals and decisions through dialogue and engagement with a unique and diverse group of stakeholders. This year, the NATO Public Forum is co-hosted by NATO and ...
NATO - Topic: Resilience, civil preparedness and Article 3
Each NATO member country needs to be resilient in order to withstand a major shock such as a natural disaster, failure of critical infrastructure, or a hybrid or armed attack. Resilience is the individual and collective capacity to prepare for, resist, respond to and quickly recover from shocks and disruptions, and to ensure the continuity of the Alliance’s activities. Civil …
NATO - Topic: NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Oct 3, 2024 · Ukrainian. NATO condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia's brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine - which is an independent, peaceful and democratic country, and a close NATO partner. NATO and Allies continue to provide Ukraine with unprecedented levels of support, helping to uphold its fundamental right to self-defence.
NATO - Official text: Washington Summit Declaration issued by …
Jul 10, 2024 · As long as nuclear weapons exist, NATO will remain a nuclear alliance. NATO reaffirms its commitment to all the decisions, principles, and commitments with regard to NATO’s nuclear deterrence, arms control policy and non-proliferation and disarmament objectives as stated in the 2022 Strategic Concept and 2023 Vilnius Communiqué.