Defense Pact

North Korea And Russia Seal Defense Pact, Sparking Global Security Concerns

12 Nov 2024

North Korea has officially ratified a mutual defense treaty with Russia, a pact signed by both countries' leaders in June, which commits them to mutual support in the event of an armed conflict, according to North Korean state media outlet KCNA on Tuesday. The treaty, now approved by North Korean...

Philippines And Germany Forge Defense Pact Amid South China Sea Tensions

04 Aug 2024

Philippines and Germany announced on Sunday their commitment to signing a defense cooperation arrangement within the year. This new partnership aims to uphold the international rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, as tensions escalate between China and the Philippines. Bilateral Cooperation and Military Modernization During a historic visit by...

Japan And South Korea Strengthen Defense Ties, Rising Regional Threats

20 Jul 2024

America’s two most powerful allies in the Pacific, Japan and South Korea, are elevating their defense cooperation amid escalating concerns over China’s assertiveness and North Korean threats, according to Japan’s top general on Thursday. Before a trilateral meeting with US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen CQ Brown and South...

Japan And Philippines Strengthen Defense Ties Amid China Tensions

08 Jul 2024

Japan and the Philippines have signed a new defense agreement on Monday, to strengthen their military cooperation in response to growing regional tensions, particularly with China. The pact allows Japanese and Filipino forces to conduct joint military exercises, including live-fire drills, in each other's territories. This marks Japan's first such...