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Which of the following best describes NATO's status after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991?

  1. The alliance was immediately disbanded as its purpose was gone
  2. It merged with the United Nations Security Council to form a single global police force
  3. It banned the United States from participating in any further meetings
  4. It remained active and eventually expanded to include former Warsaw Pact members
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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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