U.S. officials familiar with the planning said options for "reclaiming" the vital waterway include close cooperation with Panama's military and, absent that, possible war.
      • alkbch@lemmy.mlEnglish
        19·
        3 months ago

        While NATO’s Article 5 states that an attack on one member is an attack on all, it does not mandate a specific response, but rather each member decides what actions it deems necessary to assist the attacked member.

        Besides, Panama is not a NATO member.

      • rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        15·
        3 months ago

        That clause is null and void between member states to prevent a WW1 situation.

        Also, Panama isn’t a member and would be defending, not invading.

          • Lysol@lemmy.worldEnglish
            3·
            3 months ago

            Canada is also a member of the Commonwealth, so the UK would pretty much be forced to go to war against the US if Canada was invaded.