Afghanistan Quote by Hillary Clinton
“You know, NATO as a military alliance has something called Article 5, and basically it says this: An attack on one is an attack on all. And you know the only time it's ever been invoked? After 9/11, when the 28 nations of NATO said that they would go to Afghanistan with us to fight terrorism, something that they still are doing by our side.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: NATO Alliance Address, 2002
Article 5 binds members to defend each other, invoked after 9/11.
In simple terms: NATO promises mutual defense.
Key Takeaway
Support collective security.
Themes
security
alliances
terrorism
Mood
serious
informative
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- military planning
- diplomatic negotiations
- terrorist response
Key Concepts
international law
political strategy
defense policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does collective defense affect national policy?
- What are the limits of Article 5?
A Different Perspective
Alliance may limit sovereign actions.
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