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NATO Missions & deployments
Since the Balkan crises of the mid-1990s, NATO has been continuously deployed on military operations and missions across three continents. NATO’s current deployments build upon the experience of over two decades.
Troop-contributing partners
A wide range of partners contribute troops and equipment to NATO-led military operations and missions.
NATO command & control
NATO is a political and military organisation which allows the 28 Allies to debate, decide and deploy quickly, seamlessly and effectively. This structure permits commanders to run the full range of operations, missions and exercises, under the political oversight of the Allies.
Sharing knowledge with partners
Allies and partners are sharing skills and expertise in the fields of education, training and exercises and, more generally, capacity-building, to maintain interoperability between their forces and acquire long-term know-how.
NATO members
The heart of NATO is the 28 members of the Alliance. They are bound together by the Washington Treaty, their common commitment to collective values and collective defence.
NATO partners
NATO has developed a network of structured partnerships with countries from the Euro-Atlantic area, the Mediterranean and the Gulf region, as well as individual relationships with other partners across the globe.
Partnership for Peace partners Founded in January 1994, the Partnership for Peace programme aims to promote peace, security and stability through cooperation across the Euro-Atlantic area and beyond. It currently numbers 22 countries.
Mediterranean Dialogue partners Created in December 1994, the Mediterranean Dialogue builds political consultation and practical cooperation between NATO and seven countries in the Mediterranean area.
Istanbul Cooperation Initiative partners Launched in June 2004, the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative promotes political consultation and practical cooperation between NATO and four countries in the Gulf region.
Partners across the globe NATO cooperates on an individual basis with a number of countries, which are not part of its partnership framework. These countries develop cooperation with NATO in areas of mutual interest and some contribute to NATO-led military operations and missions.
Video highlights & Feature stories
NATO is on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, deterring threats, defending Allies, conducting operations, carrying out exercises, developing new capabilities and working with partners. These video and web features highlight just some of the Alliance’s latest activities.
NATO Missions & deployments Troop-contributing partners NATO command & control Sharing knowledge with partners NATO members Partnership for Peace partners Mediterranean Dialogue partners Istanbul Cooperation Initiative partners Partners across the globe Video highlights Feature stories
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