Pacific-led security: NZ holds talks to join Australia-Fiji defence pact

New Zealand is in discussions to join the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a mutual defense treaty between Australia and Fiji aimed at countering regional security threats. This move signals a significant shift in New Zealand's approach to Pacific security, reflecting broader concerns about regional stability and the need for collaborative defense strategies. With the Indo-Pacific region becoming an increasingly contested area, this pact could reshape security dynamics and enhance collective defense capabilities across the Pacific.