How does NATO address issues related to nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation?

NATO is committed to preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and achieving nuclear disarmament, in line with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). One of NATO's core missions is to provide a credible and effective nuclear deterrent, which contributes to the Alliance's overall strategy of deterrence and defense.

At the same time, NATO supports the goal of global disarmament, including the total elimination of nuclear weapons. The Alliance works closely with other countries and international organizations, such as the United Nations, to promote disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation.

NATO has taken a number of concrete steps to reduce the role and number of nuclear weapons in its defense posture, including reducing the reliance on nuclear weapons in its military planning and increasing transparency and confidence-building measures. The Alliance also works to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and materials through cooperation with partner countries, efforts to strengthen the global nuclear non-proliferation regime, and support for disarmament and non-proliferation initiatives.

In summary, NATO is committed to ensuring its own security through a credible and effective nuclear deterrent, while also working towards the broader goal of global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.