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Formation of NATO 1949
- Reaction to the Berlin Blockade
- Headquarters in Brussels
- Attack by Russia was seen as an attack on the entire organization
- First military action taken in 1994 in Bosnia
- Treaty of Friendship, Co-operation and Mutual Assistance
- In reaction to a remilitarized- West Germany joining NATO
- Dissolved in June of 1991 after the collapse of the former soviet union
- Dominated by the soviets
Summary
As a result of the Berlin Blockade, NATO was formed which was the very first military treaty among the capitalist states. Consequently, the Warsaw Pact was formed (Treaty of Friendship, co-operation and mutual assistance).
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We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a part of Europe. -Dan Quayle
Subjunctive question
If the Treaty of Friendship had not been created, would it have affected Europe differently?