New to NATO? Looking for background information on the Alliance? Want to learn more about NATO, its mission and history but not sure where to begin? Then this guide is for you! Whether you are a new NATO employee, conducting research, or a citizen looking to learn more about the Organization in general, this guide contains reading recommendations and some quick links to get you started on your journey. For further books, articles and NATO Publications check out the side content.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is one of the world’s major international institutions.
It is a political and military alliance that brings together 30 member countries from Europe and North America.
What is NATO provides a quick glance at NATO, its role, activities and members.
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Understand how and why NATO was created, its fundamental security tasks, the main policies and principles that guide the Organization, and how 30 countries work together through the principle of consensus decision-making.
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