Global context of war

Why is Russia so afraid of Ukraine joining NATO?

NATO, or The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is Europe’s only truly effective collective security organization. At a time when the Russian Federation has invaded Ukraine and Russian political leadership rejects our right to self-determination, accession to NATO is vital for...

Why does NATO need Ukraine?

The North Atlantic Treaty was signed on April 4, 1949. In the preamble, the founding countries of NATO pledged to protect the freedom, common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, based on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the...

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