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collective security

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Without a more robust multilateralism, we risk replacing an imperfect system of collective security with the brutal reality of widespread insecurity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

That was from an international rules-based order, under “American hegemony,” which he said “helped provide public goods, open sea lanes, a stable financial system, collective security, and support for frameworks for resolving disputes.”

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 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

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

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024

The collective security system has been powerfully strengthened.

From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)