Which of the following represents the initial reason why NATO was formed?

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compassionate · Answer

Well, NATO is a treaty between various first world countries to regulate the conflict and oppression by certain countries, people(s), dictator(s). 

It's original purpose was to protect against the USSR.

compassionate · Answer

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