Pakistan's military remains committed to defending its borders against Indian-sponsored terrorism, following a recent attack that killed 13 soldiers in North Waziristan district. The Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, vowed to pursue and bring to justice those facilitating or perpetrating terrorism. Pakistan has seen a surge in cross-border terror incidents since the Taliban returned to Afghanistan in 2021, with a slight increase in militant attacks in May 2025.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1326345-security-forces-kill-30-terrorists-attempting-to-infiltrate-from-afghanistanTop uniformed officers from Japan, the US, and South Korea are set to meet in Seoul on July 4, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen trilateral cooperation on defense issues. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions in the region, following a series of military drills by North Korea. The gathering is expected to focus on regional security concerns, including the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the Korean Peninsula's nuclear situation.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250704/p2g/00m/0na/035000cThe US is re-evaluating its global alliances due to shifting power dynamics and changing interests. President Donald Trump's transactional diplomacy has contributed to this shift, as the country reassesses partnerships in Europe, the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, and South Asia. The rise of multipolarity poses a challenge to traditional American leadership, forcing the US to adapt its approach to global security.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/july-4-the-future-of-alliances-on-independence-day-america-wonders-who-its-partners-are-13902853.htmlThe Australian government is considering a proposal to host US President Donald Trump at the upcoming Quad leaders summit in Queensland, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reportedly involved in the negotiations.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/donald-trump-queensland-premier-david-crisafulli-launches-bold-bid-to-bring-the-us-president-to-the-state/4817c419-af59-4ba7-af65-8e5891865e16The US-Pakistan military ties have undergone a significant shift, marked by a dramatic reset after years of strained relations under Trump and Biden. In contrast to Trump's accusations of Pakistan providing "nothing but lies and deceit" and safe havens for terrorists, the current administration has welcomed Islamabad as a "phenomenal partner in countering terrorism". This change is evident in the visit of the Pakistani army chief to Washington and US General Michael Kurilla's positive remarks about Islamabad. The alliance between the two countries dates back to 1947, with the signing of a mutual defence assistance agreement in 1964, during which Pakistani President Mohammed Ayub Khan described Islamabad as "America's most allied ally in Asia".
https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/pakistan-asim-munir-zaheer-ahmed-baber-sidhu-washington-visit-india-worry-13903033.htmlSouth Korea's new trade envoy, Yeo, will meet with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Saturday ahead of a July 9 deadline when US tariffs could increase sharply. Yeo plans to focus on substance over the deadline, asking for time and accelerated talks to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
https://channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/ssouth-korea-trade-minister-extension-tariff-freeze-us-talks-5220221China's commerce ministry stated that the US has eased certain export restrictions as part of a "hard-won" framework reached during June talks in London. The move comes after Beijing and Washington agreed to lower tariffs on each other's products, with concessions including China's resumption of rare earth exports. China is now reviewing applications for export licenses, while the US has lifted restrictive measures against China, including removing license requirements for shipping ethane. China warned that "blackmail and coercion" will not lead to progress, urging the US to continue working in the same direction as Beijing.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2025/07/04/china-says-us-lifted-some-export-curbs-warns-against-blackmail/182824US Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill to protect US military installations and energy projects from adversaries like China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. This comes after Texas passed the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act in 2021, which banned government entities and businesses from contracting with companies owned or controlled by hostile foreign nations. The move follows concerns over Chinese espionage, including reports of CCP-secret police stations operating in Houston and a Chinese billionaire buying land near Laughlin Air Force base in Val Verde County.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/state/new-law-banning-foreign-ownership-of-texas-land-goes-into-effect-sept-1/article_c23ebe13-6d47-5e4a-a358-b234890ffba6.htmlDenmark has agreed to be the first country for Ukraine to export its defense technologies for production and delivery to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This international cooperation is a unique case for Ukraine's defense industry, with Denmark being a true friend and steadfast ally in the fight against Russia. The agreement was made between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in June, and includes a EUR 1.26 billion allocation to support the manufacturing of long-range drones in Ukraine.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-defense/4011488-ukrainian-defense-companies-to-launch-production-in-denmark.html