2 days 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.

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 1952, 1955, …

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 face any …

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 the threat posed by …

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 attack against …

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 of law. …

Jul 10, 2024 · 1. We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Washington to celebrate the 75th anniversary of our Alliance. Forged to preserve peace, NATO …

Sep 3, 2025 · When the North Atlantic Council – NATO's top political decision-making body – unanimously decides to engage in an operation or mission, there is no obligation for each and every …

Jun 26, 2025 · Evolution of NATO-Ukraine relations Dialogue and cooperation started when newly independent Ukraine joined the North Atlantic Cooperation Council (1991) and the Partnership for …

On 14 March 2024, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg released his Annual Report for 2023.