NATO

U.S. Department of Defense Spotlight NATO

• https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Nato NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 30 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949. The alliance promotes democratic values and diplomacy and enables members to consult and cooperate on defense and security-related issues, build trust and, in the long run, prevent conflict. #WeAreNATO U.S. Department of Defense Spotlights

At present, NATO has 30 members. In 1949, there were 12 founding members of the Alliance: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States. The other member countries are: Greece and Turkey (1952), Germany (1955), Spain (1982), the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland (1999), Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia (2004), Albania and Croatia (2009), Montenegro (2017) and North Macedonia (2020).

How does a country join NATO? 2:27

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A-QIYO5hZw Mar 30, 2020 This animation shows the steps it takes for a candidate country to become a full member of NATO, recognised both nationally and internationally. Built into the very text of NATO’s founding treaty, it has always been possible for new members to join the Alliance with the unanimous agreement of all existing Allies. The Membership Action Plan (MAP) was created to streamline the process and help countries aspiring to join NATO in their preparations for potential membership. Now, with the most recent addition of Montenegro, NATO has grown from an original group of 12 to 30 member states. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ FAQ: Canada and the United States were among the signatories of the Washington Treaty. Look at Article 10 here: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_17120.htm?utm_source=ytdesc&utm_medium=smc&utm_campaign=170608+article10 NATO

What is NATO, why does it still exist, and how does it work? [2020 version] 7:02

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snXhtOpSXtI Apr 8, 2020 ➡️ 00:01 Why was NATO founded? ➡️ 01:05 How many member states are there? ➡️ 01:33 Why does NATO still exist? ➡️ 02:28 Who does NATO work with? ➡️ 03:05 How does NATO help manage crises? ➡️ 03:57 What are today's security challenges? ➡️ 04:59 How are decisions taken at NATO? ➡️ 05:21 Who pays for NATO? NATO: what is it, why does it still exist, and how does it work? Learn the basics about the Alliance in this animation. NATO

Ukraine-NATO relations 0:55

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiknVRwO20w Jul 10, 2017 NATO has had a partnership with Ukraine for over 20 years. Ukraine is one of the biggest beneficiaries of NATO Trust Funds. The funds have paid for various projects including financial support for political and security sector reforms, help with cyber defence and medical rehabilitation for Ukrainian soldiers. More information can be found here: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/topics_37750.htm NATO

Putin warns West of “rapid and harsh” response from Russia if it crosses “red lines” - BBC News 2:48

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jL0CG68554 Apr 21, 2021 President Putin has warned countries in the West not to cross what he called a “red line” with Russia, stating that it would trigger an "asymmetrical, rapid and harsh" response. Mr Putin's comments during his state of the nation address came at a time of increased tensions with the West and as supporters of the jailed opposition figure Alexei Navalny staged more protests against Mr Putin's rule. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg. BBC News