As Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, some U.S. officials and analysts were already warning of a possible escalation of the conflict into a wider war.
The trigger: Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
As the fighting continues, we unpack what Article 5 is, what could invoke it, and the places and people to watch.
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