For Pakistan, the Accord offers strategic depth, diplomatic flexibility, and a hedge against Indian-Israeli convergence.
The Mecca Accord: A View from Islamabad
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Saudi Arabia
The Mecca Pact Wasn’t Built to Corner Iran
And Iran doesn’t see it as a threat.
Another Blow against Pax Americana
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are smart enough to know not to rely so much on the United States anymore.
The Mecca Defense Accord: A Muslim NATO?
Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia all have long-festering feuds with their neighbors.
The Strings Attached to Saudi Nuclear Cooperation
Trump turns the security umbrella into an instrument of geopolitical leverage.
The GCC Economies Are Facing the Challenges of War
Trump’s apocalyptic prioritization of Israeli interests has weakened the interdependence of the Gulf States.
Yemen: The Human Cost of Imperial Ambitions
U.S. allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE are backing different factions and prolonging the conflict.
Is Saudi Arabia Under Pakistan’s Nuclear Umbrella Now?
U.S. support for Israeli strikes across the Middle East has shaken up regional politics in surprising ways.
Trump Shifts to Monarchy Promotion in Middle East
Forget about democracy promotion. The Trump administration is advocating for monarchy.
Terms of Surrender: The Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice in Palestine
A look at three possible tracks for a negotiated end to the genocide in Gaza.