What is Freemasonry? Freemasonry is the worldâs oldest and largest fraternity. Its history and tradition date to antiquity. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries.
NATO is an alliance of countries from Europe and North America. It provides a unique link between these two continents for consultation and cooperation in the field of defence and security, and the conduct of multinational crisis-management operations.
Following the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, NATO troops were called into action to fulfill the group's charter, which states that an attack on one member is an attack on all. In 2003, NATO assumed control of military operations in the anti-terrorist occupation of Afghanistan.ATO members. Currently, NATO membership stands at 28 nations. The 12 original members from 1949 are Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States.