Keywords: ALLIANCES


Egypt and Turkey sign $350 million defense deal for drones and weapons

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sealed a major military cooperation framework on Wednesday in Cairo, marking a strategic thaw between the regional powers after over a decade of strained ties. Announced following the second meeting of the Egypt-Turkey......

EU vows Arctic defense boost amid Greenland crisis straining US ties

European Union leaders wrapped up an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday evening, aiming to forge a unified strategy in response to the Greenland crisis that has rattled transatlantic relations over the past two weeks. Even after US President Donald Trump announced a "framework agreement"......

Canada to open Greenland consulate amid allies' rebuke of Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday that Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Minister Anita Anand will travel to Greenland in early February to inaugurate a consulate in Nuuk. The move aligns Canada with European allies opposing President Donald Trump's renewed threats to......

Venezuelan opposition leader vows Israel alliance if she takes power

María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner speaking from hiding in a detailed interview published Saturday, pledged to position Venezuela as Israel's closest ally in Latin America upon gaining power. This commitment aims to reverse decades of animosity that began under Hugo Chávez......

Denmark redefines security ties as U.S. labeled a potential risk amid Arctic tensions

Denmark’s Defense Intelligence Service has issued a striking assessment naming the United States as a potential security risk a first for the Nordic country and a sign of shifting transatlantic priorities. In its newly released “Udsyn 2025” report, the agency warned that Washington......

China and Russia strengthen military partnership with joint air patrol over East China Sea

China and Russia conducted a joint strategic air patrol over the East China Sea and the western Pacific, reinforcing their growing military cooperation amid rising regional tensions. According to China’s defense ministry, the flight formed part of the two nations’ annual cooperation plan......

France and Morocco urged to forge new strategic alliances for shared sovereignty

Former French Minister of Economy, Industrial Renewal, and Digital Affairs Arnaud Montebourg called for stronger strategic partnerships between France and Morocco, highlighting their shared history, mutual interests, and potential to shape a “winning North-South strategy.” Speaking at a debate......

Connected Banking Summit 2025 to explore the digital future of Saudi finance

The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) has announced the 22nd edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025, set to take place in Riyadh on November 4. Themed “Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation,......

Morocco strengthens military ties at AFRICOM command change in Germany

General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, led a high-ranking delegation to Stuttgart, Germany, on August 14-15 to attend the change of command ceremony at the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). The event marked the official......