[19970717]97-717_北约：第五条和集体防御.pdf

Article V states, in full: The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in1Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agreethat, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collectiveself-defense recognized by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, will assist the Party orParties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such actionas it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of theNorth Atlantic area.Any such armed attack and all measures taken as a result thereof shall immediately be reportedto the UN Security Council. Such measures shall be terminated when the Security Council hastaken the measures necessary to restore and maintain international peace and security.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web97-717 FJuly 17, 1997NATO: Article V and Collective DefensePaul E. GallisSpecialist in European AffairsForeign Affairs and National Defense DivisionSummaryArticle V of the North Atlantic Treaty does no