North Atlantic Treaty Organization

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was founded in 1949. It aims to maintain peace and security within its member countries and around the world through political and military means. NATO promotes democratic values and consultation and collaboration on defense and security issues in order to foster trust and positive relationships across the globe. NATO operates in conjunction with the United Nations and its 28 member countries in an effort to resolve potential conflicts diplomatically, using to military solutions only when all diplomatic efforts prove ineffectual. NATO