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
