Article 4 of the Nato Treaty
/ˈɑːrtɪkəl fɔːr ʌv ðə ˈnɑːtoʊ ˈtriːti/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision of the North Atlantic Treaty allowing member states to consult together whenever, in the opinion of any of them, their territorial integrity, political independence, or security is threatened.
When Turkey faced security concerns, it invoked Article 4 of the NATO Treaty to request consultations with other members.
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- article 4 of the nato treaty
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Commentary
Article 4 is distinct from Article 5 (the collective defense clause) in that it triggers consultation rather than an automatic military response; it is often a precursor to invoking collective defense.
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