Which specific provision of the NATO Treaty states that an armed attack against one member shall be considered an attack against them all?
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Correct answer: Article 5
Article 5 is the cornerstone of NATO's collective defense. It ensures that the military might of the United States and other members would be used to defend any individual member state under attack.
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