Poland wants to launch Article 4 of NATO. What is Article 4 of NATO? How is it different from Article 5 of NATO?

Zdjęcie: Polska chce uruchomienia artykułu 4. NATO. Czym jest artykuł 4 NATO? Czym się różni od artykułu 5 NATO? / ShutterStock


Poland officially reported a willingness to launch Article 4 of NATO in consequence to a breach of airspace by Russian drones at night from 9 to 10 September. Article 4 of NATO allows associate States to consult urgently in situations of threat to territorial integrity, political independency or security. We explain precisely what Article 4 of NATO is, how it works and how it differs from Article 5 of NATO.