Which of the following best describes NATO's status after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991?
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Correct answer: It remained active and eventually expanded to include former Warsaw Pact members
Rather than dissolving, NATO adapted to new security challenges. Many former Soviet satellite states joined the alliance to ensure their security and integrate with Western democratic institutions.
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