The original members were: UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands + Luxembourg which signed the Treaty of Brusses in March 1948.
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The United Kingdom was an original member of NATO which began on April 4,1949.
Spain
Spain was not an original member of NATO (it was a Fascist dictatorship under Franco at the time), however it joined in 1982 (after Franco's death in 1975 and the gradual restoration of a democratic government).
Greece, Turkey, West Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Albania and Croatia.
No, the Philippines are not a member of NATO.
NATO plays a significant role in Spain's national security and defense strategy, providing a framework for military cooperation and collective defense. As a member since 1982, Spain benefits from NATO's deterrence capabilities and intelligence-sharing, which enhance its security against potential threats. Additionally, Spain contributes to NATO missions and operations, which bolster its international standing and influence. Overall, NATO strengthens Spain's defense posture while promoting stability in the Euro-Atlantic region.
No, Iraq is not a member country of NATO, but NATO does have a special partnership with Iraq.
Spain,sweden,and austria
Romania is NATO member.
No, Kyrgyzstan is not a member of NATO.
If a NATO member attacks another member, the other members of NATO are obligated to come to the defense of the attacked member. This is known as the principle of collective defense, outlined in Article 5 of the NATO treaty.