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North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
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1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North’s state media reported Tuesday, as the U.S., South Korea and Ukraine say North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. Some observers speculate the treaty’s ratification in both countries could signal North Korea could …

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Military aid for Manila sparks huge controversy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Military aid for Manila sparks huge controversy

China Daily  

The US government has pledged an additional $500 million in foreign military financing to the Philippines, a move that experts say aims to "provoke" China amid tensions in the South China Sea. Following the dialogue, Blinken said the "once-in-a-generation investment" will help modernize the Philippine Armed Forces and Coast Guard and raise US investments in the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. …

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Philippines won’t invoke mutual defense treaty with US after Chinese confrontation at disputed shoal
6 months ago

Philippines won’t invoke mutual defense treaty with US after Chinese confrontation at disputed shoal

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines said Friday it has no plan to invoke its mutual defense treaty with the United States after the Chinese coast guard reportedly rammed, boarded and used machetes and axes to damage two Philippine navy boats in a chaotic faceoff that injured Filipino navy personnel at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand …

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US big defense and Australia's nuclear crossroads
2 years, 1 month ago

US big defense and Australia's nuclear crossroads

China Daily  

People are silhouetted against the Sydney Opera House at sunset in Australia, on Nov 2, 2016. US pressure vs. Australian aspirations Defending the vote, foreign affairs minister Penny Wong stresses Australia has "a long and proud commitment to the global non-proliferation and disarmament regime" and the government supports the treaty's "ambition of a world without nuclear weapons." Beatrice Fihn, executive …

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US, Philippines assessing defense treaty, China wary
3 years, 2 months ago

US, Philippines assessing defense treaty, China wary

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — U.S. and Philippine military officials have held initial talks to assess the future of their countries’ 70-year Mutual Defense Treaty, including revising it in a possible move that has made China wary, the Philippine defense chief said Thursday. American officials have repeatedly assured their Philippine counterparts that they would honor their treaty obligations if Filipino forces, ships …

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