Posted on Mar 28, 2022
NATO, explained: Why the alliance was formed — and what it's doing for Ukraine
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As Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, the role of NATO is at the forefront.
Here's a quick overview of the alliance, the role that the United States plays within it, and what it's doing to help Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.
What is NATO and why was it created?
NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It's a military and political alliance that was founded in 1949 in response to the actions of the Soviet Union.
"The Allies in the West began to see that the Soviets were trying to take their advantage after World War II," seeking to turn countries in Central and Eastern Europe into "satellite nations" of the Soviet Union, Jim Townsend, who served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO during the Obama administration, tells NPR.
Townsend, who spent 30 years at the Pentagon, says during the earliest days of the Cold War, it was obvious that Russia was going to be very aggressive. So the European allies came together and asked the U.S. to join a new alliance.
As Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, the role of NATO is at the forefront.
Here's a quick overview of the alliance, the role that the United States plays within it, and what it's doing to help Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.
What is NATO and why was it created?
NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It's a military and political alliance that was founded in 1949 in response to the actions of the Soviet Union.
"The Allies in the West began to see that the Soviets were trying to take their advantage after World War II," seeking to turn countries in Central and Eastern Europe into "satellite nations" of the Soviet Union, Jim Townsend, who served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO during the Obama administration, tells NPR.
Townsend, who spent 30 years at the Pentagon, says during the earliest days of the Cold War, it was obvious that Russia was going to be very aggressive. So the European allies came together and asked the U.S. to join a new alliance.
NATO, explained: Why the alliance was formed — and what it's doing for Ukraine
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It is a good thing that NATO still existed when this war broke out. Had it not been would it have been reformed as a result? The nature of Russia has not changed even with the opening of its economy to the West. A lesson that shouldn't have to have been learned.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SP5 Dennis Loberger Whether Ruled by a Tsar, Lenin, Stalin, Whatever, One Whopping Big Country that Never Feels Secure and Looking to Expand it's borders! When it comes to "Leaders" constantly looking for a "Patriarch" "Father Figure" (Hopefully they will grow out of that BS and Embrace Democracy).
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