Does NATO Still Matter?
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Does NATO Still Matter?

Explainer Video by Shannon K. O'Neil, Host

February 20, 2020 11:00 am (EST)

Does NATO Still Matter?
Explainer Video

NATO just turned seventy, and some of its own members have become deeply critical of the organization. CFR breaks down what purpose NATO serves in the twenty-first century and whether we still need it.

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This video is part of the Inside the Issues video series, featuring CFR Vice President of Studies Shannon K. O’Neil. Watch as she helps explain and clarify common misconceptions surrounding international issues such as China’s trade practices, green jobs, and immigration.

This project was made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York.

 

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