What is NATO? (nato.int)

• Collective defence (Article 5) is the bedrock of NATO.
• All decisions are made by consensus among 32 members.
• NATO conducts operations ranging from peace support to humanitarian aid.

"NATO is a political and military alliance of 32 countries from Europe and North America. Its core commitment is collective defence under Article 5: an attack on one is an attack on all. NATO promotes democratic values, provides a forum for consultation, maintains credible deterrence and defence, conducts crisis management operations, and cooperates with partner nations. The 2022 Strategic Concept outlines three core tasks: deterrence and defence, crisis prevention and management, and cooperative security."