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Jan 20, 2011 · Securing Britain’s and NATO’s digital supply chains 14 Oct. 2024 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stressed the UK’s “unshakable” commitment to NATO and that his government’s “first duty” must be security and defence, including securing Britain’s and other NATO Allies’ digital supply chains against stepped up cyber attacks by ...
What is NATO?
NATO’s purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. POLITICAL – NATO promotes democratic values and enables members to consult and cooperate on defence and security-related issues to solve problems, build trust and, in the long run, prevent conflict.
NATO - Topic: NATO member countries
Mar 11, 2024 · NATO was created by 12 countries from Europe and North America on 4 April 1949. Since then, 20 more countries have joined NATO through 10 rounds of enlargement (in 1952, 1955, 1982, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2017, 2020, 2023 and 2024). Article 10 of the North Atlantic Treaty sets out how countries can join the Alliance.
NATO - 10 things you need to know about NATO
Nov 21, 2024 · In fact, NATO recognises cyberspace as an ‘operational domain’ – just as land, sea, air, or space. NATO helps Allies to boost their cyber defences by sharing information about threats, investing in education and training, and through exercises. NATO also has cyber defence experts that can be sent to help Allies under attack.
NATO - Topic: NATO’s purpose
May 29, 2024 · All NATO decisions are made by consensus, meaning that all NATO member countries have reached agreement after discussion and consultation. Setting NATO’s strategic direction. NATO’s fundamental security tasks are laid down in the North Atlantic Treaty (also known as the Washington Treaty), which founded the Alliance in 1949.
NATO - Thematic index
Dec 19, 2024 · NATO’s assistance to Iraq (2004-2011) Pakistan earthquake relief operation (2005-2006) Counter-piracy operations (2008-2016) NATO and Libya (February - October 2011) Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan (2015-2021)
NATO - News: Allies reaffirm pledge to strengthen Ukraine’s …
Aug 28, 2024 · The NATO-Ukraine Council met on Wednesday (28 August 2024) following recent heavy Russian airstrikes against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Allies strongly condemned Russia’s indiscriminate strikes and reaffirmed their commitment to …
NATO - News: NATO Secretary General calls on Allies to increase …
Dec 12, 2024 · In his first major speech as NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte highlighted the critical need to ramp up defence spending and defence production in an increasingly turbulent security environment. Speaking at an event hosted by Carnegie Europe in Brussels on Thursday (12 December 2024), Mr Rutte called on Allies to “shift to a wartime mindset and turbo charge …
NATO to enhance military presence in the Baltic Sea
Dec 30, 2024 · In order to maintain vigilance, increase situational awareness, and deter future incidents, NATO is enhancing its military presence in the Baltic Sea. Allies are also considering other measures to address potential threats to critical undersea infrastructure, including with the support of NATO’s Maritime Centre for Security of Critical ...
NATO - News: Secretary General announces new head of the …
On Wednesday (17 July 2024), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced the appointment of a Senior Representative to lead the NATO Representation in Ukraine (NRU). Patrick Turner will take up the role in Kyiv in September 2024. He previously served as NATO Assistant Secretary General for Operations and as Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning, …