Collective security treaty organization

What is a collective security treaty organization?

A collective security treaty organization is an alliance or coalition of states that have agreed to mutual defense and collective security arrangements, whereby an attack on one member is considered an attack on all members, and they pledge to respond collectively to defend against external threats.

Name two collective security treaty organizations the US participates in.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) & Organization of American States (OAS)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Formed in 1949, NATO is an intergovernmental military alliance comprising 30 North American and European countries. It is based on the principle of collective defense, with its members committed to mutual defense in response to an attack by an external party.

Organization of American States (OAS)

Founded in 1948, the OAS is a regional organization of 35 independent states in the Americas, including North, South, and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. While it primarily focuses on political, economic, and social cooperation, the OAS also has provisions for collective security through mechanisms such as the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), which obligates member states to come to each other's defense in case of an attack.

What is a free trade agreement?

A free trade agreement (FTA) is a treaty between two or more countries or economic regions that reduces or eliminates barriers to trade, such as tariffs, quotas, and import/export restrictions, in order to promote increased economic cooperation and facilitate the flow of goods and services between the signatory parties.

Name two Free Trade Agreements in which the US participates.

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) & United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA)

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Implemented in 2020 to replace NAFTA, it is a trilateral trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It aimed to eliminate tariffs on goods and services traded between the three countries, promote investment, and enhance economic integration in North America.

United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA)

United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA): Signed in 2007 and implemented in 2012, the KORUS FTA is a bilateral trade agreement between the United States and South Korea. It aims to reduce tariffs and other barriers to trade in goods and services between the two countries, increase market access, and promote economic cooperation.