NATO

Question 1

Explain the founding of NATO

Answer 1

• Founded 4th April 1949 by 12 Countries under North Atlantic Treaty
• Derived from Art 51 of UN Charter
• Collective defence, Art 5
• No changes been made to the treaty

Question 2

How many members are in NATO and who can join?

Answer 2

• 32, 12 founders (Sweden most recent)
• Open to any European state that can further principles of the North Atlantic Treaty and Contribute to Security of North Atlantic Area

Question 3

List Key events in NATO’s History

Answer 3

1. 4th April 1949 - North Atlantic Treaty
2. 1989 - fall of Berlin Wall
3. 1991 - NATO develops partnerships after fall of USSR
4. 1995 - 1st Major Crisis-managment operation in Bosnia/Herzegovina
5. 2001 - NATO Invokes Art 5 in response to 9/11
6. 2022 - Adopts 2022 Strategic Concept (Reaffirming original values)

Question 4

Who is the Secretary General of NATO?

Answer 4

Mark Rutte (Oct 2024)

Question 5

Explain NATO Air Policing

Answer 5

• Provides continuous presence of fighter aircraft ready to react to airspace violations
• UK and Germany in Estonia