Collective security treaty organization

Abstract

The collapse of the Soviet Union left behind an enormous territorial space, divided between 15 republics that declared their independence, forced to promptly respond to all challenges, especially those related to security, or the issue of ensuring the national security of the states always being the center of attention of the military and political leadership from all countries without exception. Thus, the states were faced with the choice, either to develop their own defense mechanisms, or to join forces to ensure their national security on a collective basis. This study aims to elucidate the premises and stages of the creation of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, as well as to analyze the role of this organization in terms of ensuring the collective security of the member states. At the same time, the objectives and principles governing the organization’s activity are presented.