A mutual defense treaty is a pact between two or more countries to offer military support in case of any external threat to their sovereignty. There are several synonyms for this term, such as collective defense, alliance agreement, security agreement, mutual protection agreement, joint defense agreement, and mutual assistance pact. All these synonyms denote the same pact between two or more nations to take collective action in case of any attack on their territorial integrity. Such treaties are usually signed for long-term cooperation and are aimed at deterring external aggressions. The mutual defense treaty is a crucial diplomatic tool to strengthen the strategic partnership between countries and promote regional peace and stability.