Question

What challenges did nato face in the 1980

Answer 1

Answer: the doctrine of "Massive Retaliation"

Explanation: If the Soviet Union attacked, NATO would respond with nuclear weapons. The intended effect of this doctrine was to deter either side from risk-taking since any attack.

Answer 2

The Cold War

Step-by-step explanation:

The primary aim of NATO was to unify and reinforce the military reaction of the Western Allies to a potential occupation of western Europe by the Soviet Union and its allies in the Warsaw Pact.