3 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.

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 1952, 1955, …

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 face any …

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 and cooperate in …

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 the threat posed by …

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 much more.

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 attack against …

Apr 2, 2025 · The NATO Force Model is a framework through which the Alliance organises, manages, activates and commands Allied national forces in support of NATO’s three core tasks: deterrence …

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 operations …

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 maintaining a credible …