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Who decides to invoke it?
Invoking Article 5, NATO's collective defence clause, isn't a unilateral decision by one leader, as Trump might suggest. It requires a consensus among all 32 member states. Each country has a voice, and any decision to activate it would involve extensive diplomatic discussions and agreement, reflecting the alliance's commitment to shared responsibility.
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