Because we want to live in peace, harmony, and justice with all humans, we demand the dissolution of NATO, as it is a military organization designed to impose a system of privileges for some over others.
(Even if it is said – What can be said? – that its purpose is defense, the countries that form it are not poor or abused nations seeking to defend themselves. On the contrary, it is (or has been) the hegemonic military organization, which subjugates some countries within its structure and imposes itself on others by attacking them if it deems necessary.
I asked the AI to provide reasons against NATO, and it generated 100 reasons with supporting evidence (70 from ChatGPT and 30 from Deepseek, which you can see below).
This petition is grounded in and aims for the reform and transformation of the UN into a body, institution, and human foundation for inclusive decision-making that, consistently and logically, seeks only the common good and rejects the purpose of harm, that is, weapons, and focuses on agreed, joint, universal, and total disarmament, since disarmament and cooperation are two sides of the same coin.
The dissolution of NATO also marks the moment for a general ceasefire agreement worldwide and the cessation of all development of armaments in any and all forms, that is, the joint and universal agreement to halt the intention of harm and the first and definitive unanimous decision of Humanity that marks the transition from war to peace.
100 REASONS AGAINST THE NATO WITH ITS EVIDENCE
I. On the Nature of NATO
- NATO is not a peace organization but a military alliance with specific strategic objectives.
o Example: NATO has not mediated in conflicts without direct interest but has militarily intervened in them, such as in Yugoslavia (1999). - It does not represent the entire international community but only a group of countries with common interests.
o Example: Over 100 countries are not part of NATO and question its legitimacy. - It operates as a power bloc that imposes its worldview instead of fostering it through dialogue.
o Example: NATO’s expansion into Eastern Europe, ignoring Russia’s warnings, contributed to the crisis in Ukraine. - It was created in the context of the Cold War and continues to act as if that conflict never ended.
o Example: After the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact (1991), NATO did not dissolve but expanded. - Its existence depends on the perception of a constant “enemy.”
o Example: After the Cold War, NATO has justified its existence with new threats, such as terrorism or “strategic competition.” - It is not a purely defensive alliance, as it has carried out preventive military attacks.
o Example: Bombing of Libya (2011), without Libya having attacked any NATO member. - It acts unilaterally in international conflicts without global consensus.
o Example: Intervention in Yugoslavia (1999), without UN approval. - It has influenced and undermined UN decisions when they did not align with its interests.
o Example: In 2003, several NATO countries invaded Iraq without UN authorization. - It imposes a hierarchy among countries, where some have more voice and control than others.
o Example: The United States dominates NATO with greater decision-making power. - Its decision-making is neither democratic nor inclusive.
o Example: The participation of countries in NATO missions is often decided under political and economic pressure.
II. On Its Role in War and Peace - Instead of preventing wars, it has participated in several without sufficient justification.
o Example: Intervention in Afghanistan (2001-2021), prolonging a conflict without a clear strategy. - It has destabilized entire regions with its interventions.
o Example: Destruction of Libya (2011), causing a migration crisis and the rise of extremist militias. - It has promoted conflicts in the name of “security,” when in reality it pursued geopolitical interests.
o Example: Intervention in Syria, without coordination with the UN, exacerbating the civil war. - In multiple cases, it has used biased information to justify military interventions.
o Example: In 1999, NATO justified the bombings of Yugoslavia with inaccurate data on ethnic cleansing. - Its concept of “security” is based on force, not justice or social welfare.
o Example: Instead of promoting peace agreements, NATO often responds with military deployments. - Its presence has exacerbated conflicts instead of resolving them.
o Example: NATO’s presence in Afghanistan, failing to achieve stability after 20 years. - It has supported authoritarian regimes when it suited its interests.
o Example: Support for Turkey despite its human rights violations. - It has intervened in countries without the support of their populations.
o Example: Invasion of Iraq, rejected by much of the global population. - It has contributed to the mass displacement of refugees with its interventions.
o Example: Refugee crisis following the destruction of Libya in 2011. - It has ignored civilian suffering in many of its military operations.
o Example: Bombings in Yugoslavia, with hundreds of civilian casualties.
III. On Its Expansion and Hegemony - It has broken promises not to expand eastward after the collapse of the USSR.
o Example: NATO’s expansion into former Soviet countries like Poland, Estonia, or Ukraine. - It has provoked tensions with non-member countries due to its aggressive expansion.
o Example: Crisis with Russia after the proposal to include Ukraine in NATO. - Its growth has been one of the main causes of new global rivalries.
o Example: Rivalry with China, which sees NATO as a threat to its security. - It uses the “security” threat as a pretext to install military bases in multiple countries.
o Example: Military bases in Germany, Italy, Japan, and other countries, justified by “collective defense.” - It has promoted militarization in countries that otherwise would not have done so.
o Example: Germany has increased its military spending under NATO pressure. - It forces its members to increase military spending at the expense of other social needs.
o Example: NATO requires its members to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense.
IV. On the Militarization of the World - It has fueled the global arms race instead of reducing it.
o Example: Pressure on member countries to buy U.S. weapons. - It has driven the production and sale of arms in member countries.
o Example: Profit for companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon through NATO contracts. - It has promoted the use of advanced weaponry in asymmetric conflicts.
o Example: Use of drones for attacks without accountability. - It has contributed to the development and proliferation of nuclear weapons.
o Example: Presence of U.S. nuclear weapons in NATO bases in Europe.
IV. On the Militarization of the World (continued) - It has allowed its members to store nuclear weapons in other countries’ territories.
o Example: The U.S. maintains nuclear weapons in Germany, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, and the Netherlands under NATO agreements. - It has blocked global disarmament initiatives that did not align with its interests.
o Example: NATO has boycotted the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. - It has facilitated the use of armed drones in military operations without oversight.
o Example: Massive use of drones in Afghanistan and Pakistan, causing numerous civilian deaths. - It has normalized war as a tool of foreign policy.
o Example: NATO justifies military interventions as “humanitarian missions,” distorting the concept of humanitarian aid.
- It has trained foreign military forces that later committed human rights abuses.
• Example: Training of security forces in Afghanistan, some of whom later joined the Taliban. - It has invested in artificial intelligence and military automation without ethical regulations.
• Example: Autonomous warfare programs under development in the U.S. and UK without sufficient ethical oversight.
V. On Its Impact on Human Rights
- It has supported military operations that violated human rights.
• Example: Bombings in Yugoslavia in 1999, which destroyed civilian infrastructure. - It has not been held accountable for war crimes committed during its interventions.
• Example: Attacks on hospitals and schools in Afghanistan and Libya without trials for those responsible. - It has ignored the principle of sovereignty of peoples on multiple occasions.
• Example: Intervention in Libya without the consent of its population. - It has imposed economic sanctions that harmed civilian populations.
• Example: Sanctions on Serbia in the 1990s that damaged the civilian economy. - It has used psychological warfare tactics to manipulate public opinion.
• Example: Disinformation campaigns prior to the invasion of Iraq in 2003. - It has participated in covert operations to destabilize governments.
• Example: Support for insurgent groups in Syria to overthrow Bashar al-Assad. - It has sought to control media outlets to justify its actions.
• Example: Media manipulation regarding the war in Afghanistan to portray it as a success. - It has promoted coups d’état in countries not aligned with its interests.
• Example: Support for a coup in Ukraine in 2014 that led to a pro-NATO government. - It has interfered in other countries’ elections through military and political pressure strategies.
• Example: Pressure on Eastern European governments to join NATO under the pretext of security. - It has ignored human rights violations committed by strategic allies.
• Example: Silence regarding war crimes committed by Saudi Arabia in Yemen.
VI. On Its Relationship with the Global Economy
- It has used war as a means to protect the economic interests of its members.
• Example: Control over oil and gas pipelines in the Middle East through military intervention. - It has facilitated access to natural resources in militarily occupied countries.
• Example: Western companies benefiting after the invasion of Iraq in 2003. - It has allowed private companies to profit from the reconstruction of countries it has bombed.
• Example: Halliburton secured million-dollar contracts in Iraq after the war. - It has increased the defense budgets of its members at the expense of public services.
• Example: European countries have cut social investment to meet NATO’s required military spending. - It has created dependency among its allies on the U.S. military industry.
• Example: Most NATO countries buy weapons from the U.S., creating technological dependency. - It has promoted the privatization of security through military contractors.
• Example: Use of private companies like Blackwater in Iraq and Afghanistan. - It has allowed corruption in the management of military contracts.
• Example: Defense contracts in Afghanistan benefiting companies close to NATO governments. - It has benefited military technology companies at the expense of peace.
• Example: Massive investments in cyber warfare and drone companies. - It has increased the public debt of its members with unnecessary defense spending.
• Example: Greece, in economic crisis, had to continue spending over 2% on defense. - It has pressured countries to buy weapons without legitimate justification.
• Example: Poland and the Baltic countries have been pressured to buy expensive defense systems.
VII. On the Hypocrisy of Its Principles
- It claims to defend democracy but has supported dictatorships when it suited its interests.
• Example: Support for Saudi Arabia, despite its authoritarian regime. - It claims to promote peace but is responsible for some of the most destructive wars.
• Example: Bombing of Yugoslavia, causing massive destruction. - It speaks of freedom but imposes its influence on member countries.
• Example: NATO countries have little autonomy in foreign policy. - It presents itself as a defender of international law but has repeatedly violated it.
• Example: Intervention in Iraq without UN authorization. - It claims to protect civilians but has caused thousands of casualties with its bombings.
• Example: Thousands of civilian deaths in Afghanistan due to NATO attacks. - It criticizes others for human rights violations while ignoring abuses by its own members.
• Example: Torture in secret NATO prisons in Eastern Europe. - It claims to fight terrorism but has supported extremist groups in strategic conflicts.
• Example: Support for rebels in Syria, some with ties to Al-Qaeda. - It opposes war when started by others but justifies it when started by an ally.
• Example: Condemnation of Russia over Ukraine but silence on the U.S. in Iraq. - It presents itself as a coalition of equal nations, when in reality the U.S. dominates it.
• Example: All major strategic decisions are made in Washington. - It arrogates the right to define who are “the good” and “the bad” in international conflicts.
• Example: Different treatment of Israel and Palestine based on Western interests.
VIII. On Its Impact on National Sovereignty - NATO limits the sovereignty of member countries by subordinating their defense policies to the alliance’s interests.
• Example: Member countries must align their military strategies with NATO guidelines, even if they do not align with their national interests. - It has fostered dependency among member countries on NATO’s command structure, eroding their autonomy.
• Example: Many European countries have reduced their independent military capabilities, relying on NATO’s protection. - NATO membership forces countries to participate in conflicts they do not necessarily support.
• Example: Countries like Germany and France were compelled to participate in the intervention in Libya in 2011, despite internal reservations.
IX. On Its Environmental Impact
- NATO’s military operations have caused significant environmental damage in conflict zones.
• Example: The use of depleted uranium ammunition in the Balkans has left a toxic legacy affecting local populations and the environment. - NATO promotes military spending, diverting resources that could be used to combat climate change.
• Example: The trillions of dollars spent on defense by NATO members could be redirected to renewable energy and sustainability projects. - NATO military bases have a high ecological impact, contaminating soil and water.
• Example: U.S. bases in Europe have been flagged for fuel spills and chemical contamination.
X. On Its Role in Escalating Global Tensions
- NATO has contributed to polarizing the world into antagonistic blocs, rather than fostering global cooperation.
• Example: NATO’s eastward expansion has been perceived as a threat by Russia, increasing tensions in Europe. - It has created a “Cold War” mentality that perpetuates distrust among global powers.
• Example: NATO’s rhetoric about “external threats” has fueled rivalry with China and Russia. - NATO has been used as a tool to impose sanctions and coercive measures against non-aligned countries.
• Example: Economic sanctions pushed by NATO members have severely affected countries like Iran and Venezuela.
XI. On Its Lack of Transparency and Accountability
- NATO operates with little transparency, making key decisions without consulting the citizens of member countries.
• Example: Military operations and defense agreements are rarely publicly debated in national parliaments. - There is no effective mechanism for citizens of member countries to hold NATO accountable.
• Example: Civilian victims of NATO bombings have no access to justice or compensation. - NATO has avoided independent investigations into its military actions.
• Example: Airstrikes in Afghanistan and Libya have not been subjected to independent international scrutiny.
XII. On Its Impact on the Culture of Peace
- NATO promotes a culture of militarism rather than a culture of peace and dialogue.
• Example: NATO military exercises normalize the idea that conflicts should be resolved with force, not diplomacy. - It has marginalized peace and disarmament initiatives by prioritizing military spending.
• Example: NATO has ignored proposals for nuclear disarmament and arms reduction in favor of increasing its military budget. - NATO’s existence discourages the creation of more inclusive and peaceful international organizations.
• Example: The UN has been weakened by NATO countries’ preference to act outside its framework.
XIII. On Its Impact on Future Generations
- NATO has bequeathed future generations a more militarized and less secure world.
• Example: The proliferation of weapons and military bases leaves a legacy of conflict for future generations. - NATO’s military spending diverts resources that could be used for education, health, and sustainable development.
• Example: Funds allocated to weapons could finance global programs to eradicate poverty and improve quality of life. - NATO has contributed to the normalization of war as a solution to international problems.
• Example: NATO’s military interventions have taught younger generations that force is the answer, not dialogue.
XIV. On Alternatives to NATO
- The dissolution of NATO would open the door to a fairer and more equitable collective security system.
• Example: The UN could be reformed to become a truly inclusive and representative organization. - A world without NATO would foster regional cooperation and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
• Example: Organizations like the African Union or ASEAN could lead peace efforts in their regions without external interference. - The dissolution of NATO would allow member countries to redirect their resources toward human development.
• Example: Funds saved on defense could be invested in education, health, and technology.
XV. On Its Impact on the Internal Democracy of Member Countries
- NATO has influenced the internal politics of member countries, promoting governments aligned with its interests.
• Example: Pressure on Eastern European countries to align with pro-NATO policies, even when there is internal opposition. - It has undermined democracy by prioritizing military security over civil rights.
• Example: Anti-terrorism laws in NATO countries that restrict civil liberties in the name of security. - NATO has encouraged the militarization of foreign policy, reducing the space for diplomatic solutions.
• Example: Dependence on military force has weakened the role of diplomacy in conflict resolution.
XVI. On Its Impact on Global Inequality
- NATO has perpetuated global inequality by protecting the interests of Western powers.
• Example: Interventions in the Global South have served to maintain unequal power structures. - It has contributed to the exploitation of resources in developing countries under the pretext of security.
• Example: Control of natural resources in Africa and the Middle East through military interventions. - NATO has ignored the needs of poorer countries, prioritizing the security of wealthy nations.
• Example: Lack of support for development programs in Africa while trillions are spent on defense.
XVII. On Its Impact on Innovation and Progress
- NATO’s military spending diverts resources that could be used for scientific and technological research.
• Example: Funds allocated to weapons could finance advances in medicine, clean energy, and technology. - NATO has prioritized military innovation over civilian innovation, limiting human progress.
• Example: Massive investment in drones and autonomous weapons instead of technologies to improve quality of life. - The dissolution of NATO would free up resources to address global challenges like pandemics and climate change.
- Example: The trillions spent on defense could be used to combat global warming and improve global health.