Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is a political and military alliance of several Eurasian countries, primarily former Soviet states. Founded in 1992, its main goal is to ensure mutual security; an attack on one member is considered an attack on all, prompting collective defense actions. The organization promotes cooperation in military, political, and security issues to maintain stability in the region. Key members include Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The CSTO functions similarly to NATO but is focused on the security concerns of its member states within the Eurasian area.