
North Atlantic Treaty Organization | NATO
3 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.
NATO member countries
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, …
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 and cooperate in …
Introduction to NATO
Introduction to NATO NATO is a political and military alliance of 32 countries in Europe and North America. It was founded in 1949 with a clear mission: to safeguard the freedom and security of all its …
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 the threat posed by …
European Allies to take on new leadership roles in NATO’s Command ...
On 6 February 2026, Allies agreed on a new distribution of senior officer responsibility across the NATO Command Structure in which European Allies, including NATO’s newest members, will play a more …
Organization - NATO
Explore the fundamentals of NATO - its member countries, the founding treaty, how the Alliance works, where it has civilian offices and military installations, who are the principal officials, and much more.
Official texts and resources - NATO
Jun 25, 2025 · Official texts agreed by the North Atlantic Council and other NATO bodies, and links to further documents and resources about NATO.
NATO Force Model
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 tasks: deterrence …
Secretary General in Munich: NATO is strongest since end of the Cold ...
Feb 16, 2026 · Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday and Saturday (13-14 February 2026). In his meetings and engagements during the …