Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about NATO ?

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  1. It was formed out of the signing of the Washington Treaty
  2. Russia is not a member of this organization
  3. It derives its authority from the UN Charter
  4. Finland is its latest member

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Option 3 : It derives its authority from the UN Charter
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The correct answer is It derives its authority from the UN Charter.

Key Points

  • NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was founded on April 4, 1949, with the signing of the Washington Treaty.
  • Russia is not a member of NATO and has historically been considered an adversary of the organization.
  • Finland became the latest member of NATO on April 4, 2023, as the 31st member state.
  • NATO is an independent organization and does not derive its authority from the UN Charter.

Additional Information

  • Washington Treaty:
    • The founding document of NATO, signed on April 4, 1949.
    • Also known as the North Atlantic Treaty.
    • Established a system of collective defense whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party.
  • NATO's Objectives:
    • To safeguard the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.
    • To promote democratic values and enable members to consult and cooperate on defense and security-related issues to solve problems, build trust, and, in the long run, prevent conflict.
  • Partnerships and Cooperation:
    • NATO has partnerships with various countries and international organizations, including the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program.
    • It cooperates with non-member countries on a wide range of political and security-related issues.
  • NATO's Military Structure:
    • Headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium.
    • It has a military command structure with two strategic commands: Allied Command Operations (ACO) and Allied Command Transformation (ACT).
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