Mutual Defence Clause of the Treaty of Lisbon versus Article 5 of the Washington Treaty

Journal Title: Security Dimensions - Year 2015, Vol 15, Issue 15

Abstract

Article points out the conditions and legal foundations forming the mutual defence clauses enshrined in the North Atlantic Treaty and the Treaty of Lisbon. It also points out different philosophies in their wording and application options in practice. In the next part, the article defines the main aspects of mutual defence under the Common Security and Defence Policy of the European Union (CSDP). Subsequently, the article addresses the definition and phases of hybrid warfare and characterizes aspects of the CSDP in relation to Crimean crisis. Finally, article raises the question of whether the current Level of ambitions of the CSDP corresponds with the existing priorities of individual EU countries.<br/><br/>

Authors and Affiliations

René Naď, Peter Spilý

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René Naď, Peter Spilý (2015). Mutual Defence Clause of the Treaty of Lisbon versus Article 5 of the Washington Treaty. Security Dimensions, 15(15), 71-80. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-368239