NATO

Brady Gambone

3/14/18

NATO Snow Day

NATO was established shortly after World War 2, in response to the increasing aggression of the Soviet Union. Although the USSR has collapsed, threats are ever prevalent in Europe.

NATO’s, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, purpose in the 21^st century is collective security. In today’s day-and-age, collective security is necessary, especially in Europe for the safety of its citizens. With threats such as Russia, Iran, Syria, and global terrorism, some nations need support from others, or could fall victim. If a country is a member of NATO, they will form a bond with other nations included in the organization. This decreases the chance for conflict between nations, and creates a more formidable opponent for their enemies. When nations go to war, they can feel confident that NATO will not only support them, but provide security after the conflict has ended. NATO can provide support for other NGO’s such as the United Nations and the Red Cross. NATO is prevalent in every continent, taking on conflict in some of the world’s most dangerous places.

NATO’s reputation has come under recent scrutiny; however, I believe NATO is imperative for our and Europe’s safety and security.