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Background
Overview
NATO's role in maintaining global security, its expansion dynamics, its relationship with Russia and other major powers, and its implications for India's strategic autonomy and foreign policy are critical for understanding contemporary international relations.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states, 30 in Europe and 2 in North America. Established in 1949, its primary purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means, based on the principle of collective defence.