For one, NATO votes on whether Article 5 will be invoked. Secondly, Article 5 does not define what type of response shall be rendered. We could find ourselves in a spot where NATO members send only thoughts and prayers.
Article 5 is voluntary. Your statement is not true.
For one, NATO votes on whether Article 5 will be invoked. Secondly, Article 5 does not define what type of response shall be rendered. We could find ourselves in a spot where NATO members send only thoughts and prayers.