Nov 23, 2025 · 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, …

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 …

Who we are As a political and military alliance, NATO’s decision makers and staff include both civilian officials and military officers. Member country representatives Each member country is represented …

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 …

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 of law. …

Jun 26, 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 …

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 …

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 …

May 12, 2025 · In both regional frameworks and on a bilateral level, NATO develops relations with partners based on common values, reciprocity, mutual benefit and mutual respect. Dialogue and …