You’ve probably heard this argument: NATO is too scared to fight Russia; especially after the recent violation of NATO airspace by Russian jets, which led NATO countries to trigger Article 4. That article calls for consultations, not action. Article 5, on the other hand, is the alliance’s cornerstone: an attack on one is an attack on all. At first glance, Russia seems to be making NATO look weak, especially with Trump’s callous posture towards European security and commitment to NATO. But is that really the whole story? Let’s unpack this complex situation of military brinkmanship by answering five questions—and then drawing one key lesson from history. Watch the explainer by Consulting Editor Dr Swasti Rao.
Is NATO bluffing? Russia just crossed the line again with drones, jets and hybrid warfare
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