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NATO’s Nightmare

First publishedAug 17, 11:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 17, 14:13 UTC · 12m ago
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NATO’s Nightmare
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NATO military planners fear a coordinated attack by Russia and China on opposite sides of the planet.

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NATO military planners are worried about a big attack. Russia and China might attack on the same day, but on opposite sides of the world. This could happen in Eastern Europe and Taiwan. The US military would have to fight on two fronts at once.

Why it matters

This is a concern because it could be a big challenge for the US military and NATO. It could also affect global security.

In brief
Who might attack NATO?
Russia and China might attack NATO.
Where might the attacks happen?
The attacks might happen in Eastern Europe and Taiwan.
Why is this a concern?
This is a concern because it could be a big challenge for the US military and NATO.
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The outlets frame the story as a potential threat to global security, with a focus on the military implications of a coordinated attack by Russia and China.

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    A coordinated attack by Russia and China is a potential threat to global security.

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    The Atlanticframes it as a nightmare scenario
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