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Learn about the 32 countries that are part of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and how they joined the Alliance since 1949. Find out how each country contributes to the political and security cooperation of NATO and what makes their membership flexible.
Founding members and enlargement. NATO was established on 4 April 1949 via the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty (Washington Treaty). The 12 founding members of the Alliance were: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. [4]
NATO was established on 4 April 1949 by the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty (Washington Treaty). The 12 founding members of the alliance were Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. [126] Four new members joined during the Cold War: Greece ...
- NATO, OTAN
- Brussels, Belgium
- 4 April 1949 (74 years ago)
Jul 11, 2023 · Learn how countries can join NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and see a map of its 31 member countries. Find out which EU countries are not in NATO and why, and what is happening at the summit in Lithuania this week with Sweden's admission.
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3 days ago · NATO is a military alliance established by the North Atlantic Treaty (also called the Washington Treaty) of April 4, 1949, which sought to create a counterweight to Soviet armies stationed in central and eastern Europe after World War II. It currently has 32 members.
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