Boris Johnson: Nato is the most successful alliance in history

The video discusses a productive NATO meeting, highlighting NATO's success as a historical alliance ensuring peace and prosperity for a billion people. It emphasizes the importance of solidarity and defense of democratic values, as outlined in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. The UK stresses the need for continued defense spending, advocating for a minimum of 2% GDP from each member. Since the 2014 Cardiff Summit, European defense spending has increased significantly. The UK leads in contributions to the NATO readiness initiative, providing military resources, while other nations also commit to enhancing their contributions.

What is the fundamental reason for NATO's success according to the speaker?

• Solidarity and mutual defense

• Cultural exchange programs

• Technological advancements

• Economic collaboration

How many countries are currently part of NATO, and which country is about to join?

• 31 countries, with Georgia joining

• 30 countries, with Ukraine joining

• 28 countries, with Serbia joining

• 29 countries, with North Macedonia joining

What percentage of GDP is suggested as the minimum defense spending for NATO members?

• 2%

• 1.5%

• 1%

• 2.5%

Since the Cardiff Summit in 2014, how much has European defense spending increased?

• $100 billion

• $200 billion

• $130 billion

• $150 billion

What military resources is the UK contributing to the NATO readiness initiative?

• Two armed brigades and six squadrons of fast jets

• Four armed brigades and eight squadrons of fast jets

• Three armed brigades and four squadrons of fast jets

• One armed brigade and two squadrons of fast jets