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Mecca Pact Strengthens Muslim World Defense | Tulsa News
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey just launched a bold new defense pact—the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement—framed as purely defensive, pledging collective action against any attack on any member. While it echoes NATO’s spirit, analysts stress this is about deepening regional security ties, not direct military alignment. Each nation brings unique strengths: Pakistan’s nuclear capability and combat experience, Saudi Arabia’s wealth and influence, and Turkey’s NATO membership and growing defense industry. The deal formalizes existing partnerships, especially between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan-Turkey, aiming to boost stability amid rising regional tensions—with an open door for others who share the vision.
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