
North Atlantic Treaty Organization | NATO
4 days ago · NATO is a defensive alliance of 32 countries from Europe and North America. Its mission is to defend its member countries and their one billion citizens.
What is NATO?
NATO is an alliance of countries from Europe and North America. It provides a unique link between these two continents, enabling its members on both sides of the Atlantic to consult …
NATO member countries
Mar 11, 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 …
Overview - 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague
At the summit, NATO Leaders addressed a variety of issues facing the Alliance. They focused on deterrence and defence, ensuring that NATO has the resources, forces and capabilities to …
A short history of NATO
A short history of NATO This page provides a quick overview of NATO history, from 1945 to present. It is often said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was founded in response to …
Collective defence and Article 5 | NATO Topic
Nov 12, 2025 · Collective defence is NATO’s most fundamental principle. Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty states that an armed attack against one NATO member shall be considered an …
Organization - NATO
Explore the fundamentals of NATO - its member countries, the founding treaty, how the Alliance works, where it has civilian offices and military installations, who are the principal officials, and …
Deterrence and defence | NATO Topic
Dec 10, 2025 · NATO is a defensive alliance. Its members are committed to safeguarding the freedom and security of all Allies, against all threats, from all directions. They do this by …
NATO’s purpose | NATO Topic
Nov 11, 2025 · NATO strives to secure a lasting peace in Europe and North America, based on its member countries’ common values of individual liberty, democracy, human rights and the rule …
NATO operations and missions
Jul 30, 2025 · NATO conducts a variety of operations and missions in the Euro-Atlantic area and beyond. These crisis prevention and management activities range from peace support …