According to the material, what is one of NATO's roles?

• A. To coordinate military exercises with non-NATO allies
• B. To provide humanitarian aid only
• C. To prevent war in Europe
• D. To regulate international shipping

Answer: (C)

NATO exists to provide collective security and deter aggression to keep Europe safe. Preventing war in Europe directly reflects that overarching purpose, making it the best fit for NATO’s role. While NATO does work with partners outside its membership on exercises and can participate in humanitarian efforts, those are means to security goals rather than the defining mission. Regulating international shipping isn’t within NATO’s remit, as that falls to other international bodies. So the option about preventing war in Europe best captures NATO’s primary role.