NATO aims at guaranteeing the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.NATO is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes. If diplomatic efforts fail, it has the military power to undertake crisis-management operations.

NATO is committed to the principle that an attack against one or several of its members is considered as an attack against all. This is the principle of collective defense

A “NATO decision” is the expression of the collective will of all 29 member countries since all decisions are taken by consensus.

Members can bring any issue of concern, especially related to the security of a member country.