Why does the United States government participate in NATO but not Amnesty International? The nations that benefit from the actions of NATO are America’s allies, while only America’s enemies and rivals benefit from the actions of Amnesty International.

The goals of NATO line up with the goals of the United States, while the United States opposes the goals of Amnesty International.

NATO is an NGO, while Amnesty International is staffed and supported by diplomats from rival nations.

NATO is a governmental organization, while Amnesty International is an NGO formed by private citizens that is not linked to any governments.