🌍The purpose of NATO is to keep Russia out, the US in, and Germany down.
🌐Geographic limitations prevent countries outside Europe from joining NATO.
🔒NATO requires countries to have settled territorial conflicts before joining.
🕊️Neutrality and conflicts can prevent countries from becoming NATO members.
🔢Article 10 of the North Atlantic Treaty allows current members to invite other European states to join.
Why did the US join NATO?
—The US joined NATO to counter Soviet influence and ensure the security of its European allies.
Which countries were the founding members of NATO?
—Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States were the founding members of NATO.
Why did Sweden and Finland join NATO?
—Sweden and Finland decided to join NATO due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and concerns over their own security.
Why hasn't Brazil joined NATO?
—Brazil is not eligible to join NATO due to its geographic location outside of Europe.
What is the role of NATO in the modern context?
—NATO serves as a military alliance to ensure the collective defense and security of its member countries.
00:00NATO is the most powerful alliance in the world with 30 member countries.
07:38Countries joined NATO for various reasons, including countering Russia, ensuring US involvement, and preventing another German-led war.
12:40The reasons why some countries haven't joined NATO include geographic limitations, neutrality policies, conflicts, and territorial disputes.
14:56The decision to join NATO has had significant geopolitical implications for the countries involved.
