In 1991, the union took a broader role in the collapse of the Soviet Union. NATO forces – consist of troops that member states voluntarily – Peacekeepers in Bosnia In the 1990s and Bombed Serbia In 1999, the Union still has to protect the Kosovo, which is troops.
Which countries are members?
In addition to the United States and Canada, countries with part of NATO in 1949 were Belgium, England, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway and Portugal.
Since then, 20 more European countries participated: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Lithuania, Montenegro, Poland, Turkey, Romania, Slovenia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
Finland became a member in 2023 and Sweden left in 2024, left them military nonalizer After Russia’s occupation to Ukraine. Finland shares 830 miles border with Russia.
Member of NATO has offered an American nuclear umbrella and a long time under the principle of collective defense. However, the union also has extensive requirements – not only military, but skills, arms, troops do not spend purposes for special requirements for strong and infrastructure.