Chinese Attack On Hawaii Not To Trigger Article 5 Of NATO; Here's Why 50th US State Remains 'Vulnerable'
Hawaii's exclusion from NATO raises security concerns amidst military tensions in the Pacific.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The US state of Hawaii mistakenly sent an alert in 2018 warning of an approaching ballistic missile, causing panic. Although home to major military bases, Hawaii is not covered by NATO’s defense obligations. This raises concerns given the military build-up of US adversaries like China and North Korea, posing a potential threat to Hawaii. The exclusion of Hawaii from NATO’s protection has led to calls for a review of the treaty, especially with rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. There are fears that without NATO’s security guarantee, Hawaii could be vulnerable to potential attacks, emboldening countries like China.
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