North Atlantic Council (NAC)

The North Atlantic Council (NAC) was established on the 4th of April 1949 as the principal decision making body of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It serves the purpose of ensuring the security and stability of its member states based on similar democratic values. Representatives from all 32 NATO member states are present in the NAC.

The representatives discuss policy and operational matters in relation to the political and military matters of the NATO member states, such as how to deal with new and modern acts of war or preventing conflicts from escalating. The NAC derives its authority directly from the treaty and has the power to set up various subsidiary bodies like a defense committee. Decisions are made on a basis of unanimity and common accord.

Topic 2026: Strengthening NATO´s Response Against Hybrid Warfare Including Cyber Attacks and Drones