Nations led by the United States and Britain signed the NATO treaty in Washington D.C. in April 1949. NATO today has a range of missions including but going beyond self-defense narrowly defined. Article 5 of the NATO treaty states that an attack on one member nation is an attack on all. Today, NATO performs roughly the same strategic role. Britain’s sustained support for NATO, and special rapport with the United States, provide interesting leadership opportunities.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 04, 2024 12:06 UTC