What is NATO?
NATO is an alliance of countries from Europe and North America. It provides a unique link between these two continents, enabling its members on both sides of the Atlantic to consult …
NATO’s purpose | NATO Topic
Nov 11, 2025 · NATO’s essential and enduring purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members. It does this through political and military means, ensuring the collective …
North Atlantic Treaty Organization | NATO
1 day ago · NATO is a defensive alliance of 32 countries from Europe and North America. Its mission is to defend its member countries and their one billion citizens.
NATO member countries | NATO Topic
Mar 11, 2024 · NATO was created by 12 countries from Europe and North America on 4 April 1949. Since then, 20 more countries have joined NATO through 10 rounds of enlargement (in …
Collective defence and Article 5 | NATO Topic
Nov 12, 2025 · Collective defence is NATO’s most fundamental principle. Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty states that an armed attack against one NATO member shall be considered an …
A short history of NATO
A short history of NATO This page provides a quick overview of NATO history, from 1945 to present. It is often said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was founded in response to …
Defence expenditures and NATO’s 5% commitment
Jun 27, 2025 · At the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Allies made a commitment to investing 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually on core defence requirements and defence- …
Emerging and disruptive technologies | NATO Topic
Jun 4, 2021 · Emerging and disruptive technologies are increasingly touching all aspects of life – from electronics like phones and computers, to everyday activities like grocery shopping and …
Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance - NATO
Jul 30, 2025 · Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JISR) is vital for all NATO military operations. It provides decision-makers and action-takers with a better situational …
Allied Command Operations (ACO) | NATO Topic
May 27, 2024 · ACO is one of two Strategic Commands within NATO's military command structure; the other is Allied Command Transformation (ACT), which – as its name indicates – …