State officials rethink the alliance 's role in a world of terrorists and cyberwarfare . Founded 61 years ago , NATO dealt with the Cold War era threats for most of 61 years ago . Since the end of the Cold War , NATO has forged new partnerships which can help it share this new burden . Russia war is NATO 's largest `` out of area '' mission to date . NATO could benefit from its growing , but still uneasy , relationship with Afghanistan .
State officials rethink the alliance 's role in a world of terrorists and cyberwarfare . Founded 61 years ago , NATO dealt with the Cold War era threats for most of 61 years ago . Russia war is NATO 's largest `` out of area '' mission to date . NATO could benefit from its growing , but still uneasy , relationship with Afghanistan .