Under NATO's founding treaty, any member can unilaterally invoke Article 4. It allows allies to register their concerns but stops short of a formal request for assistance and does not oblige fellow members to take any action.
Instead, it triggers a consultation mechanism — giving members a chance to "exchange views and information, and discuss issues prior to reaching agreement and taking action." This could pave the way for joint NATO action, but it does not necessitate it...
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