NATO promotes <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="DTlJ6d" style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;" href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=3d074f00401c233b&rlz=1C1GCHA_enGB1116GB1126&cs=0&q=stability+and+cooperation&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjw7Nr_1vOPAxVCXEEAHeMPJtsQxccNegQIHxAB&mstk=AUtExfBS8VyjcKfHs6JJDBjNKxY3HiLcyS3GpXcddfE9Ngs36POhLiVMJXmbwuZ0ywV7e4H75XEYmJx-KEGJpqpR9ixUEsvcwawiithinlOd6Fmgeb0MS5bvKmwgW9t4xyqxcIg&csui=3">stability and cooperation beyond its own borders by working with partner countries and international organizations.

NATO’s military structure

NATO's military structure consists of the Military Committee, the International Military Staff, and the NATO Command Structure (NCS).

NATO Headquarters. Permanent Representatives and National Delegations · International Staff (IS). Office of the Secretary General (OSG).

Decision-making process

decision-making process relies on the principle of consensus, meaning all 32 member countries must agree on a decision.

British Armed Forces play an extensive role supporting NATO and Euro-Atlantic security, from the permanent British Army presence in Estonia as part of NATO's Forward Land Forces, to the UK's enduring commitment to NATO's air policing mission.

NATO’s area of operation

NATO operates across five main domains: air, land, maritime, space, and cyberspace. While its core responsibility is defense and deterrence within its member states' territories in Europe and North America,

Non-military activities

crisis prevention, management, and response, such as disaster relief operations, capacity-building missions like the NATO Mission Iraq, and projects focused on civil protection measures against natural disasters or technological incidents.

Partnership for Peace

a programme of bilateral cooperation between NATO and individual Euro-Atlantic partner countries that was established in 1994 to increase regional stability and security.

NATO’s nuclear policy

based on nuclear deterrence, aiming to preserve peace and prevent coercion by assuring that any attack on an Ally will be met with a credible, resolute response, including the potential use of nuclear weapons.

NATO’s response to cyber threats

developing robust cyber defenses through its Computer Incident Response Capability (NCIRC) and the Virtual Cyber Incident Support Capability (VCISC),

NATO’s enlargement policy

enlargement policy is an "open door" principle, established by Article 10 of the Washington Treaty, allowing any European country that can further its principles and contribute to North Atlantic security to join.

NATO’s main military exercise

Steadfast Defender exercise, while in 2025, exercises like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="DTlJ6d" style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;" href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=3d074f00401c233b&rlz=1C1GCHA_enGB1116GB1126&cs=0&q=Iron+Defender&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjkleXW2_OPAxUUV0EAHa4AOZkQxccNegQIAhAC&mstk=AUtExfCICHGAicOtSJvZy__64PoVy7ccdKs9-mx1JSswe6d3XEIt6V76TUSX-BihgLpvIegWmxk9CqtV4CvUIQx9SoDGx4p3dlI7H0IWNHaFKM4XvmEUuikHHYh2ooCaXguahfA&csui=3">Iron Defender , <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="DTlJ6d" style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;" href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=3d074f00401c233b&rlz=1C1GCHA_enGB1116GB1126&cs=0&q=Steadfast+Dart&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjkleXW2_OPAxUUV0EAHa4AOZkQxccNegQIAhAD&mstk=AUtExfCICHGAicOtSJvZy__64PoVy7ccdKs9-mx1JSswe6d3XEIt6V76TUSX-BihgLpvIegWmxk9CqtV4CvUIQx9SoDGx4p3dlI7H0IWNHaFKM4XvmEUuikHHYh2ooCaXguahfA&csui=3">Steadfast Dart , and Eastern Sentry focus on rapid reinforcement and forward presence.

NATO’s relationship with the EU

an increasingly strong and strategic partnership built on shared values and complementary roles in security and defence,

NATO’s budget contributions

NATO's common fund contributions are based on member countries' national income, with the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom historically being the largest contributors.

NATO’s role after Cold War

NATO transformed into a cooperative-security organization, expanded its membership to include former Warsaw Pact nations, and shifted its focus to managing conflicts on the European periphery and addressing new threats like terrorism and Russia's assertiveness.

NATO’s involvement in Afghanistan

to provide security and rebuild institutions, to the non-combat Resolute Support Mission (RSM) focused on training, advising, and assisting Afghan forces.

NATO’s collective defence clause

The NATO collective defense clause is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="DTlJ6d" style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;" href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=3d074f00401c233b&rlz=1C1GCHA_enGB1116GB1126&cs=0&q=Article+5&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiH0I-U3vOPAxXKdUEAHZPjLO4QxccNegQIAhAB&mstk=AUtExfAeeDL0cKM9duq0Spar4xb5HaVXvUVTAXAUIdG9VFeOby1WY3-nmg_podULI8CSTzYW7QPeJKNzn93sn1e7e2x5apauSeQ6lnfF-OSAUTO19rEA8i_91eoxGy_YzDsF88U&csui=3">Article 5 of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="DTlJ6d" style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;" href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=3d074f00401c233b&rlz=1C1GCHA_enGB1116GB1126&cs=0&q=North+Atlantic+Treaty&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiH0I-U3vOPAxXKdUEAHZPjLO4QxccNegQIAhAC&mstk=AUtExfAeeDL0cKM9duq0Spar4xb5HaVXvUVTAXAUIdG9VFeOby1WY3-nmg_podULI8CSTzYW7QPeJKNzn93sn1e7e2x5apauSeQ6lnfF-OSAUTO19rEA8i_91eoxGy_YzDsF88U&csui=3">North Atlantic Treaty , which states that an attack against one member is an attack against all members.

The NATO motto is the Latin phrase "Animus in consulendo liber," which translates to "A mind unfettered in deliberation" or "In discussion a free mind".

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NATO full form

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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

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Year NATO founded

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1949

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Founding document

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Atlantic Treaty (Washington Treaty)

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Main purpose

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to safeguard the freedom and security of its member nations by providing collective political and military defense.

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ATTACK ONE IS AN ATTACK ON ALL

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Number of founding members

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12

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