collective security
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Though “American hegemony” offered some benefits—“open sea lanes, a stable financial system, collective security and support for frameworks for resolving disputes”—it also required collective self-deception.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
In fact, following the 9/11 attacks, the UK and a number of other allies joined the US from 2001 in Afghanistan after it invoked NATO's collective security clause.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
"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.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2025
The country now benefits from the alliance’s collective security guarantee — Article 5 of its treaty — a vow that an attack on one of them will be met by a response from them all.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024
The collective security system has been powerfully strengthened.
From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)
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