Skip to content
What is Nato? episode artwork

Aug 9, 2023 18 min

What is Nato?

from The Explanation Hosted by BBC World Service

Nato members agree to support each other if they come under attack. That’s the fundamental purpose of Nato, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, formed in the wake of World War II. But how has its remit changed in the seven decades since its foundation? Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more states have sought to join Nato, but its expansion is perceived as a threat by President Putin. James Landale, the BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, explains how Nato works and what challenges lie ahead for the organisation.

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

What is Nato?

0:00 18:30

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of The Explanation?

This episode is 18 minutes long.

When was this The Explanation episode published?

This episode was published on August 9, 2023.

Can I download this The Explanation episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.