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The Mecca Defence Pact: A Watershed Moment in the Geopolitics of the Middle East
A trilateral defence pact recently signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan will alter the geopolitics of the Middle East for quite some time to come.
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Civilian rescues in combat zones, coordination among allies, humanitarian aid, and other developments
Even in today’s world, full of human tragedy, we are still able to enjoy pieces of good news. Here is an encouraging roundup of recent weeks and months in our traditional NEO column.
The Mecca Defence Pact: A New Security Architecture or a Coalition Without an Enemy?
The Mecca defence pact brings Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan together at a moment when confidence in the U.S.-led regional security architecture has eroded. The regional analysts I have consulted identify no clear enemy that the pact is targeting. Its real significance may therefore lie in whether regional deterrence can evolve into a credible new security architecture and withstand its first serious test.
