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Collective security

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A foreign policy approach in which multiple nations agree to jointly defend against aggression or threats, pooling military and diplomatic resources to maintain international peace and stability.

AP course connection

Topic 8.2: 8.2 The Cold War from 1945 to 1980

Unit 8

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