The Mecca Pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signals a significant shift in regional security cooperation. Its collective defence provisions have prompted debate about the future of alliances in the Middle East and the role of regional powers in shaping security. These developments raise wider questions about regional balance, deterrence and external influence.
This event discusses:
- What does the Mecca Pact reveal about changing security dynamics in the Middle East?
- Is the region entering a new era of alliances and security cooperation?
- What does the agreement mean for organizations such as the GCC?
- How could the pact affect the strategic calculations of Iran and Israel?
- What are the implications for regional security and stability?
- What does the pact suggest about the future role of the US and other external actors?
