Exercises
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Exercises are important tools through which the Alliance tests and validates its concepts, procedures, systems and tactics. More broadly, they enable militaries and civilian organisations deployed in theatres of operation to test capabilities and practise working together efficiently in a demanding crisis situation. Highlights Exercises allow NATO to test and validate concepts, procedures, systems […]
Relations with Russia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] For more than two decades, NATO has worked to build a partnership with Russia, developing dialogue and practical cooperation in areas of common interest. Cooperation has been suspended since 2014 in response to Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine but political and military channels of communication remain open. Concerns about Russia’s continued destabilising pattern of […]
Women, Peace and Security
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] NATO demonstrates its commitment to gender equality through the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). These Resolutions (1325, 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106, 2122 and 2422) recognise the disproportionate impact that conflict has on women and girls, and call for full and equal participation of women […]
Relations with Ukraine
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A sovereign, independent and stable Ukraine, firmly committed to democracy and the rule of law, is key to Euro-Atlantic security. Relations between NATO and Ukraine date back to the early 1990s and have since developed into one of the most substantial of NATO’s partnerships. Since 2014, in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, cooperation […]
Cyber Defence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cyber threats and attacks are becoming more common, sophisticated and damaging. The Alliance is faced with an evolving complex threat environment. In recent events, cyber attacks have been part of hybrid warfare. NATO and its Allies rely on strong and resilient cyber defences to fulfil the Alliance’s core tasks of collective defence, crisis management […]
Countering terrorism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Terrorism in all its forms poses a direct threat to the security of the citizens of NATO countries, and to international stability and prosperity. It is a persistent global threat that knows no border, nationality or religion and is a challenge that the international community must tackle together. NATO’s work on counter-terrorism focuses on […]
Nato and Afghanistan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] NATO is leading a non-combat mission to train, advise and assist the Afghan security forces and institutions. The Resolute Support Mission (RSM) was launched in January 2015, following the completion of the mission of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in December 2014, when responsibility for security in Afghanistan was transferred to the Afghan […]
Transparency and accountability
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] NATO is an intergovernmental organisation that is funded by its member countries. NATO is therefore accountable to its member governments and their taxpayers for the financial resources provided to make the Organization function. Publication of NATO budgets In the spirit of transparency, each year NATO publishes the civilian and military budget totals, as well […]
NATO-Russia: setting the record straight
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Since Russia began its aggressive actions against Ukraine, Russian officials have accused NATO of a series of threats and hostile actions. This webpage sets out the facts. Top 5 Myths Debunked NATO-Russia Council Videos News & Speeches NATO-Russia Relations Exercises Top Five Russian Myths Debunked Myth 1: NATO’s presence in the Baltic […]
Operations and missions: past and present
NATO is an active and leading contributor to peace and security on the international stage. It promotes democratic values and is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes. However, if diplomatic efforts fail, it has the military capacity to undertake crisis management operations alone or in cooperation with other countries and international organisations. Highlights NATO […]