NATO has, for the first time in its 52 year history, enacted a clause (Article 5 of the Washington Treaty) which stipulates "that an armed attack against a member shall be considered as an attack against all". Well, the terrorists have certainly ticked off Europe and North America. Just hope they are ready for what is sure to follow.
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