NATO

 The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is a military coalition known as NATO. It is one of the most powerful military alliances around. Formed in 1949, NATO was founded to promote collective defence to help foster peace among member states. The organisation still plays a central role in discussions of global security. 

What is NATO?

NATO is a political and military coalition in which an attack on one member state is considered an attack on all member states. This principle is articulated in Article 5 of the NATO treaty, which is the foundation of the alliance. 

NATO member countries

Currently, over 30 NATO countries are cooperating to promote peace globally. The membership process requires candidate states to meet rigorous political, economic, and defence standards. Candidate states will receive benefits from being part of the NATO accord; however, there are also obligations, such as defence spending and obligations to participate in partnerships. 

What are NATO's missions?

NATO's mission is to provide security, prevent war and overall promote stability. NATO conducts regular military exercises, and NATO operations are conducted regularly to prepare NATO forces for the threats of the real world. This is to show NATO can still fulfil its defence strategy.