North Atlantic Treaty

American  

noun

1. the treaty (1949) signed by 12 countries, providing for the establishment of NATO.

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Example Sentences

The crisis over Greenland, though defused through a compromise negotiated by North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary-General Mark Rutte, already has many European leaders worrying about long-term damage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since its founding in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been the Kremlin’s No. 1 enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Arctic territory is governed by Denmark, which is part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

From Barron's

The spat is turning into a perilous moment for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which has served as the security foundation of the U.S.-led global order since World War II.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nato - the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - currently has 32 member states, with the US one of the 12 founding countries.

From BBC