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In more recent years, it has upgraded its strategic partnerships and expanded military exchanges and joint exercises with countries including Russia, Pakistan, and Iran. Credit: AFP

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty signing by the USSR, the USA and Great Britain. (Getty)

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