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NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) involves multinational battlegroups deployed in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland to deter aggression, reassure allies, and demonstrate the Alliance's commitment to collective _____ under Article 5.

  1. defense
  2. offense
  3. neutrality
  4. isolation

Answer: defense

eFP, established after Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea, is a defensive, proportionate response to heightened security concerns. The battlegroups' multinational composition underscores Alliance unity, while their presence enhances interoperability and readiness to respond to potential threats on NATO's eastern flank.

Topic NATO
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway
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