NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is a military alliance originally established in 1949 by 12 countries from Europe and North America to provide collective security against threats, particularly in the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War
. Today, NATO consists of 32 member countries from Europe and North America, with its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium
. The organization operates on the principle of collective defense, meaning that an attack against one member is considered an attack against all, as stated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty
. In summary:
- NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- Founded in 1949
- Military alliance of 32 countries in Europe and North America
- Headquarters in Brussels
- Collective defense commitment among members
