NATO Flashcard

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What was the primary reason for NATO's creation in 1949?

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To provide collective defense against Soviet aggression

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NATO's principle of collective defense is outlined in which article?

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Article 5

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When has NATO's collective defense principle been invoked? Options: During the Cuban Missile Crisis, After the fall of the Berlin Wall, During the Balkan conflicts, After the 9/11 attacks on the US

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After the 9/11 attacks on the US

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How did NATO's role change after the Cold War?

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It focused more on peacekeeping and crisis management

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Which of the following is NOT a current focus of NATO? Collective defense, Crisis management, Peacekeeping, Global trade regulation

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Global trade regulation

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What was NATO's longest military operation to date?

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Security efforts in Afghanistan

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Which of these is a major challenge facing NATO today? Options: Lack of potential new members, Disagreements over military spending among members, Obsolete military technology, Overpopulation in member countries

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Disagreements over military spending among members

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What benefit do member countries receive from joining NATO?

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Security guarantee from collective defense

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How many member countries does NATO currently have?

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30

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Which statement best describes NATO's likely future direction? Options: Dissolving the alliance entirely, Focusing solely on traditional military threats, Adapting to address new global challenges while maintaining traditional roles, Transforming into an economic union

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Adapting to address new global challenges while maintaining traditional roles