Question

The main aim of NATO was ________ ?
a. To spread socialism in western countries
b. To stop the spread communism
c. To help the far east countries
d. To assist UNO in establishing world peace

Answer 1

Hint: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed in 1949 during the Cold War. It was a military alliance between the region of North America and Europe.

Complete solution:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a coalition of 28 countries that border the North Atlantic Ocean. The coalition consists of the United States, most European Union members, Canada and Turkey. The United States contributes three-quarters of NATO's budget. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump said that other NATO members should spend more on their military. Only four countries reach targeted spending of 2% of GDP. They are the United States, United Kingdom, Greece and Estonia.

On July 11, 2018, President Trump requested that the NATO nations have increased their defence expenditure by 4% of their potential domestic products (GDP). Trump criticized Germany to protect it from Russia while importing billions in natural gas from the United States. He has accused NATO to be obsolete. He argued that the organization focuses on protecting Europe against Russia instead of combating terrorism. Member countries worry that criticism of Trump NATO and appreciation of Russia leader, Vladimir Putin, means they can not rely on the United States as an affiliate in the case of attack.

NATO's mission is to protect the freedom of its members. Its goals include mass destruction, terrorism, and weapons of cyber-attacks. In the meeting on July 11, 2018, NATO approved new steps to include Russia. These include two new military orders and extended efforts against cyberwar and terrorism. It also includes a new plan to prevent Russian aggression against Poland and the Baltic States. Trump agreed to these measures.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:
NATO 28 members Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg. Only four countries reach targeted spending of 2% of GDP. They are the United States, United Kingdom, Greece and Estonia.