30-Apr-2025
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Miscellaneous
Why in News?
The Dutch Prime Minister is set to take over as the new Secretary General of NATO.
About NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
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Key Feature |
Details |
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Founded |
1949 |
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Headquarters |
Brussels, Belgium |
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Treaty Basis |
North Atlantic Treaty (Washington Treaty) |
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Core Principle |
Collective Defence – an attack on one is an attack on all |
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Legal Authority |
Based on Article 51 of the UN Charter, which supports the right of individual or collective self-defence |
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Total Members |
32 (with Sweden joining in 2024) |
NATO’s Core Function
- Ensures collective military defence among member states.
- Works to maintain peace and security in the North Atlantic region.
- Responds to global threats including cybersecurity, terrorism, and emerging conflicts.
