International treaties and security: Which of the following is not directly related to disarmament? Identify the option that is a defense alliance rather than a disarmament treaty/framework. Choose the correct option.

Concept

• NATO – military alliance (not a disarmament instrument) → correct answer.
• NPT – Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
• CTBT – Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
• SALT – Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (US-USSR arms control).

Final AnswerNATO