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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Europe & Central Asia
Europe Is Embracing Green Protectionism — At the Cost of a Global Green Transition
Developed countries pledged to support poorer countries in their green transitions. Under a new EU policy, they’re applying penalties instead — and the U.S. may follow suit.
The Mecca Pact Wasn’t Built to Corner Iran
And Iran doesn’t see it as a threat.
The Five Eyes Have Global Reach and So Do Their Opponents
International coalitions are challenging Five Eyes surveillance through courts, legislatures, and public campaigns.
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.
Ceuta: How Washington Manufactured Outrage Over a Crisis It Helped Create
It’s all about punishing Spain for its defiance.
Applying the Lessons of Ireland to Iran
What does the Good Friday Agreement say about the prospects of ending the war in Iran?
We Are the Marauders
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is an anti-war epic with a warning about the perils of xenophobia.
Pakistan: The Country Both Sides Call When the Bombing Starts
The order that lectures the Global South about restraint and responsibility did not prevent the Iran war and cannot end it.