NATO marks 75 years; founded by 12 members, now 32, including Finland and Nordic neighbors. Article Five triggered after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Troops in Kosovo since 1999. Formed to counter Cold War threats. Members aim for two percent GDP on defense post Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Trump criticized low defense spending, and Macron acknowledged NATO’s revival.
From Cold War to the Ukraine war: NATO at 75
