EXPLAINER: Here's what you need to know about the Western military alliance and why it could expand in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine. 9News
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden have moved to apply for membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation military alliance, which would mark a major policy shift for the Nordic region.
Here's what you need to know about the Western military alliance and why it could expand in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine.NATO is a European and North American defence alliance set up to promote peace and stability and to safeguard the security of its members. It was created in 1949 as the Cold War escalated and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
Since the US is the largest and most powerful NATO member, providing the bulk of forces and budget, any state in the alliance is effectively under US protection.The US is the biggest member of the NATO military alliance, providing the bulk of troops and spending..
While both countries have small but capable armed forces, geography also plays a major part in Moscow's concerns.
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