Why Do We Still Have NATO?

The video discusses NATO's origins, its role during the Cold War, and its continued existence after the Soviet Union's collapse. It explores Russia's antagonism towards NATO, especially under Putin, and the geopolitical tensions arising from NATO's expansion. The video also touches on the influence of NATO in modern politics, including the 2016 U.S. election, and questions the organization's current purpose.

What recent event involving Trump and Putin brought NATO into the news?

• The Helsinki Conference

• The Paris Climate Agreement

• The G7 Summit

• The Brexit Negotiations

What was the primary purpose of NATO when it was first established?

• To promote global trade

• To counter the influence of the Soviet Union

• To establish a global environmental policy

• To create a unified European currency

Why did France partially withdraw from NATO during the Cold War?

• To join the Warsaw Pact

• To protest against US policies

• To sign an independent peace treaty with East Germany

• To focus on economic development

What significant change did NATO undergo after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

• It focused solely on economic issues

• It dissolved completely

• It expanded into a political and humanitarian bloc

• It merged with the European Union

How did Russia perceive NATO's expansion into former Soviet territories?

• As a sign of friendship

• As a threat to its influence

• As irrelevant to its interests

• As an opportunity for economic growth

What strategy has Russia employed to counter NATO's influence?

• Subverting democratic processes in other countries

• Forming a new alliance with China

• Increasing its military presence in Asia

• Focusing on space exploration

What broader implication does the continuation of NATO have on global politics?

• It leads to economic prosperity for all nations

• It promotes global peace and harmony

• It cements Western cultural, political, and military dominance

• It encourages technological innovation