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Nato summit marking 75 years of the military alliance set to open in Washington DC
People from various groups protest outside the White House in Washington, July 7, 2024
THE Nato military alliance begins a three-day summit in Washington DC tomorrow.
Nato’s ranks have grown from its original 12 nations that signed the Washington Treaty 75 years ago — to 32 countries after Sweden joined this year.
Article 5 of the treaty is a political commitment by all member countries to come to the aid of any member whose sovereignty or territory might be under attack.
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