In his GILDS lecture on "Mutual Defence and Assistance Clauses: A Comparative Analysis of Article 5 NATO and Article 42(7) TEU", Prof. Gragl offered a thorough look at at mutual defence and assistance clauses on the basis of a comparative analysis of four different aspects of Article 5 NATO and Article 42(7) TEU:
- What are the conditions of triggering obligations under these clauses?
- What is their territorial scope?
- What is actually owed under these provisions?
- What are the exact modalities of their application?
On the basis of these elaborations, Prof Gragl concluded by addressing the topical issue question of what these provisions mean for Ukraine and whether it could join NATO or the EU during an active international armed conflict.
The Institute of International Law would like to thank Prof Paul Gragl for his interesting insights into this extremely topical subject area. We would also like to thank all participants in person and online for the lively discussion.
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