Leaders
Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, Military Committee Chair, and key NATO bodies with leadership profiles.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization — Hub
Official leadership, strategy, operations, exercises, documents, press, and statements — all linked to primary sources.
Overview
NATO was established in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty as a collective defense alliance. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, the organization coordinates defense and security cooperation among 31 member nations across North America and Europe. The Alliance operates under Article 5's collective defense principle and conducts operations, exercises, and strategic planning to address evolving security challenges.
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Agendas & Strategy
Strategic Concept, summit priorities, capability development goals, and long-term planning documents.
Members
Current member nations with accession dates, contributions, and country profiles within the Alliance.
Operations & Missions
Ongoing and completed NATO operations worldwide with mission details and source documentation.
Exercises & Schedule
Major military exercises, training events, and Alliance calendar with participation details.
Documents & Communiqués
Treaties, summit communiqués, official decisions, and strategic documents with full text access.
Press Releases
Official announcements, media advisories, and press statements from NATO headquarters.
Recent Statements
Speeches and public remarks by NATO leadership with context and source verification.
Quotes Explorer
Notable quotations from NATO officials and documents with primary source links and context.
Quote Spotlight
"An attack against one Ally is an attack against thirty. That is our strength. That is our commitment."
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