Dec 5, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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

Jul 30, 2025 · NATO conducts a variety of operations and missions in the Euro-Atlantic area and beyond. These crisis prevention and management activities range from peace support operations …

Mar 28, 2024 · NATO Headquarters is the political and administrative centre of the Alliance. It is located at Boulevard Leopold III in Brussels, Belgium. It offers a venue for representatives and experts from …