Portugal joined NATO in 1949 as one of its founders.

Germany then united less than a year later and joined NATO.

Sweden chose not to join NATO, despite a fierce debate on the issue.

Romania desperately wants to be among the countries invited to join NATO.

The first task is to win public opinion in joining NATO.

If that's the case, do they have the economic strength to join NATO?

It was later agreed that the question of joining NATO should be answered by a national referendum at some point in the future.

If all countries join NATO, what is the need for such an organization?

The majority of the population do not want their country to join NATO.

All three centers opened only last month, but they were the most crucial military requirement for joining NATO.