NATO Alliance

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a mutual defense alliance formed in 1949, primarily among North American and European countries. Its core principle is that member countries agree to protect each other militarily if any one of them is attacked. NATO promotes security, stability, and cooperation among its members, sharing intelligence and conducting joint defense exercises. It aims to prevent conflict through collective security, ensuring that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. Over time, NATO has adapted to new security challenges, including terrorism and cyber threats, while maintaining its fundamental commitment to collective defense.