NATO is strengthening relationships in the Pacific

NATO is expanding its focus to the Pacific due to concerns over China's support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Pacific nations like Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia are collaborating with NATO to enhance cooperation. Despite being a Pacific nation, Hawaii is not under NATO protection due to historical treaty limitations. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to Finland and Sweden joining NATO, highlighting the alliance's evolving role beyond the Atlantic.

Why is NATO interested in working with Pacific nations?

• To establish military bases in the Pacific

• To expand its influence in the Atlantic

• To promote trade agreements

• Due to concerns about China's support for Russia

What historical event is used to explain NATO's interest in the Pacific?

• The Cold War

• World War Two

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

Why is Hawaii not under NATO protection?

• It is a neutral territory

• It was not a state when the treaty was signed

• It has its own defense agreements

• It is part of the Pacific, not the Atlantic

What prompted Finland and Sweden to join NATO recently?

• Economic incentives

• Russia's invasion of Ukraine

• Pressure from the United States

• A desire to expand their military

What is the main issue with Russia's involvement in Ukraine according to NATO?

• Russia's economic policies

• Russia's invasion of Ukraine's borders

• Russia's military exercises in the Atlantic

• Russia's trade agreements with China