Is the Commonwealth a military alliance?

The United Commonwealth (UC or U.C.), often refered to simply as the Commonwealth, is an political, economical, and military alliance between Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Does the CIS still exist?

With the creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Soviet Union ceased to exist. The CIS has its headquarters at Minsk, Belarus. An Executive Director heads the CIS. The CIS is not a successor country to the Soviet Union.

What is the military alliance formed between Western Europe and the US and what was its purpose?

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created in 1949 by the United States, Canada, and several Western European nations to provide collective security against the Soviet Union. NATO was the first peacetime military alliance the United States entered into outside of the Western Hemisphere.

What alliance did Great Britain belong to?

the Triple Entente
Britain joined the Triple Entente. Despite being part of the Triple Entente, Britain was not committed to going to war in 1914.

Why was the Commonwealth of Independent States formed?

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) had its origins on December 8, 1991, when the elected leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (Belorussia) signed an agreement forming a new association to replace the crumbling Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.).

Is Russia a CIS?

The CIS Customs Union was created in March and includes five of the CIS countries (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, and Tajikistan).

Which of the following is not a military alliance?

Answer: Warsaw, because it is the capital of Poland.

Which refers to as the defensive treaty or a military alliance between the United States Canada and 25 European countries?

NATO is a military alliance between the United States, Canada, Turkey, and 25 European countries. NATO works by pledging every member to defend any member that’s attacked.