# North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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## Labels

**Preferred Label:** NATO

## Definition

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance established in 1949, consisting of North American and European countries, formed to ensure mutual defense and security against external threats. NATO operates under a system of collective defense, whereby an attack against one member is considered an attack against all members, as outlined in Article 5 of the NATO treaty.

## Sub Class Of

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