Alliance

/ əˈlaɪ.əns / noun /

RE: DEFENCE, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, POLITICS, SECURITY

An alliance is a formal agreement between two or more countries to support each other. This support can be military, political, economic, or all of the above. Countries form alliances to protect shared interests, strengthen their position in the world, or work together on common goals like security, trade, or climate action.

Some alliances are long-term and built on trust, while others are more strategic or temporary. Think of it like a partnership—each side brings something to the table, and in return, they expect loyalty or cooperation. Famous examples include NATO or the United Nations, but alliances also happen on a smaller scale, between neighbouring countries or specific regions.

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