The U.S. maintains alliances with dozens of countries through international bodies such as NATO and the Organization of American States. Traditionally, the U.S. has been particularly close to the United Kingdom, and ties between the countries and their leaders have become known as βthe special relationship.β The U.S. and Canada are partners in NORAD, a joint military command that provides aerospace and maritime security for North America.
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