Pakistan-Somalia Defense Pact: Concerns of Duplication in Maritime Security

Pakistan and Somalia made a deal for defense cooperation.

The agreement involves Pakistan helping Somalia with things like training and maintaining ships.

Some people are worried because many countries are already working together to protect ships in the area.

They worry Pakistan's actions could create confusion and make it harder to protect ships.

It may also be a way for China to expand its influence in the area through Pakistan.

Somalia may also be less integrated into global cooperation and standards.