NATO

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was founded on 4 April 1949 in Washington, D.C. by the western victorious powers USA and West Europe to provide collective security against Germany and the Soviet Union after the World War II. Since the occupation forces USA, Great Britain and France have western leanings, the BRD became a western economic power and a member of NATO in 1955. NATO ensured security of the member states with the aid of military willingness during the cold war between the USA and the Soviet Union. By 2015, 28 member states belonged to NATO, including countries of the former Soviet Union. This movement is called the eastward enlargement of NATO. Today NATO is more of a security policy alliance than a military alliance and includes 29 member states. The headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium with the most important decision-making power NAC (North Atlantic Council).

PURPOSES

The NATO wants to save the freedom of the members. They make use of weapons which are very powerful. At July 11, 2018 there was a meeting from the NATO. Their plan was to create new plans to contain Russia. They do not want to control Russia but they want to make sure that if Russia wants to attack the NATO, they have many options to fight against it. When there is a war they send troops to the region and help the country. The NATO defences the members of it and the alliance countries. Another purpose of the NATO is to guarantee the stability of the regions.