KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 9: Finland and the world
turvatakuu
Finnish word. In English: security guarantee
A promise of help if a country is attacked. In NATO, it is the Article 5 promise.
Facts about the word
- Under Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all. NATO
- Every member then has an obligation to help. NATO
- As a NATO member, Finland is covered by the Article 5 security guarantees. Ulkoministeriö
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A security guarantee is a promise between countries to help in case of attack. It is not a product warranty or a coat.
The word belongs to Chapter 9: Finland and the world. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
