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1
Q

What does NATO stand for?

A

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

2
Q

What is NATO?

A

A military alliance

3
Q

When was NATO formed?

A

4th April 1949 in the aftermath of WW2

4
Q

Why was NATO formed?

A

Secure peace in Europe, promote cooperation among its members and to guard their freedom. Counter threat at the time from the Soviet Union.

5
Q

How many members make up NATO?

A

29 member states. Soon to be 30 when North Macedonia join after settling dispute with Greece.

6
Q

How many members made up NATO initially?

A

12.

Belgium, France, GB, Italy, Denmark, Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, US

7
Q

Where is NATO HQ?

A

Initially in Paris, France but due to France leaving NATO in 1966, moved to Brussels. France later rejoined in 2009.

8
Q

What is article 5?

A

The corner stone of NATO. An attack on one member of NATO is an attack on all.

9
Q

Where are NATO operating today?

A

Afghan - Operation Resolute - non-combat, providing training to Afghan Security forces. Kosovo.
Mediterranean Sea.

10
Q

Who can join NATO?

A

NATO’s Membership Action Plan (MAP) is designed to assist other countries to join. They must meet certain political, economical and military requirements.

11
Q

Who was the last member to join NATO?

A

Montenegro 2017