NATO Flashcards
1
Q
What is NATO?
A
A collective military security agreement
2
Q
When was it founded?
A
1949
3
Q
When was article 5 triggered?
A
After the 9/11 terror attacks by USA
4
Q
2011 Libya
A
NATO operated a no-fly zone
5
Q
Operation Enduring Freedom
A
2001 began
2003-2014 NATO led invasion of Afghanistan led by ISAF
6
Q
2018 Brussels Summit
A
Allies agreed to set up new Cyberspace Operations Centre and February 2019 endorsed a guide to respond to significant malicious cyber attacks
7
Q
NATO funding
A
USA accounts for 22% of the NATO’s budget
8
Q
Strengths
A
Countries are bound by values of freedom, democracy and human rights
Achieved its initial purpose
Has adapted its role with the times
9
Q
Weaknesses
A
Dominated by the USA
Over-reliant on military power of USA
Not all countries spend the GPD guideline
