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Saudi fears drive push for NATO-like Islamic pact: NDTV opinion
Saudi Arabia's push for a NATO-like security pact with Islamic nations is driven by deep-seated fears, an ndtv.com opinion piece argues. The kingdom, which has money, missiles, and a US alliance, is…
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Saudi Arabia's push for a NATO-like security pact with Islamic nations is driven by deep-seated fears, an ndtv.com opinion piece argues. The kingdom, which has money, missiles, and a US alliance, is reportedly worried about regional threats. The proposed pact, packaged as 'Islamic brotherhood,' masks these anxieties, according to the piece. The opinion questions why a nation with such resources remains so scared.
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The narrative that Saudi Arabia is boldly forging a new Islamic alliance ignores the fear behind the move. The kingdom has money, missiles, and America's backing, yet it still feels threatened enough to seek a ‘brotherhood’ pact. The real test is whether this pact will have binding military commitments or remain a hollow symbol of anxiety. Will any signatory nation actually come to Riyadh's aid in a crisis?
Source: ndtv.com
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