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It seems strange that Austria is not a member of NATO, the aftermath of WW2 has them sworn for 'prepetual neutrality'.
by billfruit 7y ago
It seems strange that Austria is not a member of NATO, the aftermath of WW2 has them sworn for 'prepetual neutrality'.
- z2 7y agoIsn't that the exact reason, as joining NATO would violate said neutrality? "Austria declared 'its permanent neutrality of its own accord.' The second section of this law stated that 'in all future times Austria will not join any military alliances and will not permit the establishment of any foreign military bases on her territory.'" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_Neutrality https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_Neutrality
- parsimo2010 7y agoJoining an alliance is pretty much the way to not be neutral. They signed a treaty in 1955 to end allied occupation, with the condition that they don't join any alliances. The intent was that this would prevent them from joining with the Soviets. Times have changed, but the treaty has not, so they are not allowed into NATO since it is an alliance. I'm sure if they really wanted to join all the former Alliance signatories (which are now part of NATO) would be willing to renegotiate the treaty and let them in.