collective security

noun

1. a system of maintaining world peace and security by concerted action on the part of the nations of the world

Example Sentences

During his campaign for the post, Philippe said: "My objective is clear: to consolidate the role of the organisation as a global reference for collective security."

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The post-1945 order is dead: The bipartisan consensus in favor of free trade and a U.S.-led system of collective security has been buried.

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"Our network of strong alliances and partnerships, such as those that we share with France and Japan, is a key advantage of our nations as we confront our collective security challenges," said Adm Wosje.

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Our allies, meanwhile, inch closer to creating their own security guarantees every time Trump puts another dent in the armor of collective security.

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“We will have to decide how best to protect our security interests, which, as allies, should be our collective security interests,” he added.

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