defense pact
Coverage of defense pact in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is ‘purely defensive’ and open to others
Pakistan announced a new defense pact signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. According to Pakistan's foreign minister, this agreement is purely defensive in nature. The article notes that the pact is open to others and is not directed against any specific country.
- Situation in Middle East comes under discussion as DPM Dar meets Kuwait FM
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss the Middle East situation and bilateral relations. The two leaders reaffirmed commitments to strengthen Pakistan-Kuwait ties and held talks on regional developments. Pakistan and Kuwait are negotiating an expanded defense pact in exchange for energy cooperation and investment.
- Pakistan and Kuwait ‘mulling defence pact’
Pakistan and Kuwait are negotiating an expanded defense pact in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to Reuters. Kuwait seeks a deal similar to Pakistan's agreement with Saudi Arabia, including military assets, but Pakistan has stated it is not considering deploying combat troops. The talks remain in early stages and could be affected by U.S.-Iran tensions.
- A Missile, a Pact and the Ocean Where Great Powers Now Collide
China conducted a submarine missile test in the Pacific Ocean as Australia and Fiji finalized a defense agreement. The article examines the implications of this geopolitical development for Latin America.
- Chinese doomsday nuclear sub fires ballistic missile in show of force ahead of NATO meeting
China fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a doomsday submarine in a show of force ahead of a NATO summit as its neighbors signed a defense pact.
- Australia, Fiji sign defense pact to counter China in Pacific
Australia and Fiji signed a defense pact to counter China in the Pacific. Fiji, which had grown closer to Beijing under its former leadership, will now consult Canberra on security developments.
- France and Greece to Renew Defense Pact and Broaden Cooperation
France and Greece are set to renew their defense pact and expand cooperation. French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin and Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias held a press conference at Greece's new French-built frigate in Salamina naval station near Athens on January 29.
- Why has Italy’s Giorgia Meloni suspended a defence pact with Israel?
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has suspended a defense pact with Israel, marking an unexpected shift in the country's foreign policy. The decision, described as an unprecedented U-turn, reflects changing dynamics in Italy's relationship with Israel despite historical support.