A new security triangle emerges with the Makkah Pact
The article analyzes the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, exploring its potential as a 'Muslim NATO' and its implications for regional security. It discusses the motivations, internal challenges, and uncertainties surrounding the alliance, including historical rivalries and differing expectations among signatories. The piece also examines Saudi Arabia's security needs, the role of the U.S., and the potential impact of the MJDA on India's interests in the turbulent Gulf region, emphasizing India's stable and moderate ties with Riyadh.
The article analyzes the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, exploring its potential as a 'Muslim NATO' and its implications for regional security. It discusses the motivations, internal challenges, and uncertainties surrounding the alliance, including historical rivalries and differing expectations among signatories. The piece also examines Saudi Arabia's security needs, the role of the U.S., and the potential impact of the MJDA on India's interests in the turbulent Gulf region, emphasizing India's stable and moderate ties with Riyadh.
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GS Paper 2 - International Relations: India and its neighborhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
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