“A tense and razor-sharp thriller that captures the dark underbelly of Cold War diplomacy—riveting from start to finish.” — Ambassador Alfredo Labbé Treaty. Deception. Survival. A legal thriller that dives deep into the geopolitical chessboard of the late Cold War—where international law becomes a weapon, and truth is a matter of allegiance. In The Proxy Pact, former Intelligence Sergeant Sang Yeob Kim weaves a gripping tale of espionage and betrayal centred on the controversial Article X of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). When a secretive coalition of states prepares to withdraw from the treaty under the guise of sovereign defence, legal advisor Jack Dalton is hired to legitimise their move—only to uncover a conspiracy spanning world capitals, defence contractors, and Cold War proxies. Paired with Elena Petrova, a KGB lawyer walking her own tightrope between loyalty and survival, Jack must decide whether to uphold the law—or expose how international treaties can be twisted to serve the ambitions of power. ✅ Perfect for readers 📘 Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Espionage Fiction ⚖️ Thrillers > Political & Legal Dramas 🎓 Literature & Fiction > Historical > Cold War If you enjoy stories that blend legal complexity, Cold War politics, and moral tension, The Proxy Pact offers an unflinching look into how treaties can be manipulated—and how fragile the line is between diplomacy and destruction. NPT withdrawal clause, Cold War thriller, legal espionage, international arms control, nuclear treaty fiction, Cold War Vienna, global conspiracy, Article X NPT, political intrigue, historical spy novel, legal thriller with romance, international law suspense, corporate diplomacy, arms race fiction.