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The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington on April 4, 1949. The challenges faced by the organisation in the 21st century are a mix of the familiar and the new. AFP
The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington on April 4, 1949. The challenges faced by the organisation in the 21st century are a mix of the familiar and the new. AFP
As Nato turns 75, what's next for the alliance?
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William Alberque
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William Alberque is director of strategy, technology and arms control at the International Institute for Security Studies
03 April, 2024