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Saudi, Pakistan, Turkey sign Mecca defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on August 7, declaring that an attack on any one of them will be considered an attack on all three.…
The Story in Brief
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on August 7, declaring that an attack on any one of them will be considered an attack on all three. The pact comes amid growing doubts about the reliability of the United States as a security provider, even as Riyadh finalised a civilian nuclear deal with Washington in July. Hindustan Times reports that the agreement consolidates Pakistan's role in regional security and helps it project a positive image despite domestic crises. It also responds to threats from Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea and Israel's aggressive posturing in the region.
The Indian Opinion
Indian readers should resist the lazy narrative that the Mecca pact is simply a 'Sunni bloc' aimed at India. The driving force is West Asian anxiety about a fickle US security umbrella, a concern India itself has faced. The pact also reflects Turkey's ambition, Pakistan's search for relevance, and Saudi diversification. Watch whether this arrangement actually reduces dependence on Washington or merely adds a new layer of rivalry with Iran and Israel.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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