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Explained: Nato's Articles 4 and 5
Unity of action is vital for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, which was formed in 1949 by 12 countries, including the US, UK, Canada and France. The main purpose of the defensive military alliance was to help one another if they come under armed attack. So, under what circumstances should Nato threaten the use of force, and what are the options before it?