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.

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 …

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 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 …

Nov 11, 2025 · NATO strives to secure a lasting peace in Europe and North America, based on its member countries’ common values of individual liberty, democracy, human rights and the rule …

At the summit, NATO Leaders addressed a variety of issues facing the Alliance. They focused on deterrence and defence, ensuring that NATO has the resources, forces and capabilities to …

Jun 26, 2025 · NATO is a defensive alliance. Its members are committed to safeguarding the freedom and security of all Allies, against all threats, from all directions. They do this by …

May 12, 2025 · In both regional frameworks and on a bilateral level, NATO develops relations with partners based on common values, reciprocity, mutual benefit and mutual respect. Dialogue …

Jun 25, 2025 · We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in The Hague to reaffirm our commitment to NATO, the strongest Alliance in history, …

Apr 2, 2025 · The NATO Force Model is a framework through which the Alliance organises, manages, activates and commands Allied national forces in support of NATO’s three core …