See How Much You Know About NATO

Ministers of defense from NATO countries meet at the alliance’s headquarters in Belgium.
Ministers of defense from NATO countries meet at the alliance’s headquarters in Belgium. NATO

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the military alliance underpinning U.S. global leadership.

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July 31, 2018 11:46 am (EST)

Ministers of defense from NATO countries meet at the alliance’s headquarters in Belgium.
Ministers of defense from NATO countries meet at the alliance’s headquarters in Belgium. NATO
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NATO, widely regarded as the world’s most capable military alliance, has been a pillar of the U.S.-led Western order for decades. Take this quiz to find out how much you really know about NATO’s history and the alliance today.

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