Thanks Ria Verjauw and Dave Webb for their work. The purpose of this Q&A To provide information and highlight the major aspects of NATO. (June 2018) 1. What is NATO? The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance between several North American and European countries. Its basis is the North Atlantic Treaty that was signed on 4 April 1949. NATO is an alliance of member states who agree, under Article 5 of the Treaty,  to mutual … Continue reading Q & A about NATO