A nation allied with the U.S. in a current defense effort and with which the U.S. has certain treaties. For an authoritative list of allied nations, contact the Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State, or see the list of U.S. Collective Defense Arrangements at www.state.gov. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC)
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A nation allied with the U.S. in a current defense effort and with which the U.S. has certain treaties. For an authoritative list of allied nations, contact the Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State, or see the list of U.S. Collective Defense Arrangements at www.state.gov. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Allied Nation. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/allied-nation
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