NATO

NATO

Intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states—30 in Europe and two in North America. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, NATO was established with the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in 1949. The organization serves as a system of collective security, whereby its independent member states agree to mutual defence in response to an attack by any outside party. This is enshrined in Article 5 of the treaty, which states that an armed attack against one member shall be considered an attack against them all.

Also known as...NATO Alliance, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, North Atlantic Alliance, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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NATO intercepts Russian aircraft

NATO intercepts Russian aircraft NATO jets intercepted a formation of Russian bombers and fighters over the Baltic Sea in a significant show of force.