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How big is NATO?
NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, is a military alliance of 32 countries formed in 1949. Its core principle is collective defence, meaning an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. The UK is a founding member and a major contributor, as highlighted by Downing Street's defence of its troops' role in Afghanistan.
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