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Edward64 · 10-03-2023, 12:09 PM

You're right that "ironclad" has not been defined yet. I interpret that as "if I'm attacked, you come and help including boots on the ground".

I doubt China will agree to an ironclad security guarantee. They'll willingly step into the vacuum and sell their military weapons and continue their silk road projects in trade for a steady supply of oil, but don't see China sending boots on the ground to defend SA if there is war with Iran or if Yemen makes inroads.

IMO for the long term, developing closer ties with India > Saudi Arabia. India is the natural (and willing) counter weight to China.

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Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	You're right that "ironclad" has not been defined yet. I interpret that as "if I'm attacked, you come and help including boots on the ground". I doubt China will agree to an ironclad security guarantee. They'll willingly step into the vacuum and sell their military weapons and continue their silk road projects in trade for a steady supply of oil, but don't see China sending boots on the ground to defend SA if there is war with Iran or if Yemen makes inroads. IMO for the long term, developing closer ties with India > Saudi Arabia. India is the natural (and willing) counter weight to China. Last edited by Edward64 : 10-03-2023 at 12:09 PM.