"The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to live in
peace with all peoples and all governments. "They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilization of their peoples,
founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law."
- Preamble to the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) 1949
This statement shows the commitment of the United States to the principle of
colonialism
collective security
neutrality
militarism