NATO is seen favorably in many member countries, but almost half of Americans say it does too little

Representatives from the 29 countries that form the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will gather for a summit this month in Brussels. The meeting takes place amid increased tensions between the United States and its NATO allies. Topics likely to be addressed include relations with Russia, joint military operations and member countries’ spending on collective defense.

Here are five facts about how the alliance is seen in the U.S. and abroad: CONT.

Moira Fagan, Pew