A multinational alliance is a cooperative agreement between multiple countries to work together towards a common goal, such as collective defense or economic cooperation.
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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization): An example of a multinational alliance formed in 1949 by North American and European countries to ensure mutual defense against potential Soviet aggression.
Warsaw Pact: Another multinational alliance established by the Soviet Union in 1955, consisting of Eastern European countries as a counterbalance to NATO.
United Nations: Although not primarily focused on defense, the United Nations is an example of a global multinational alliance that aims to maintain international peace and security through diplomacy and cooperation among member states.