Mecca Agreement: Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia Form Defense Pact
Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, a pact that commits the countries to mutual defense, reminiscent of NATO's Article 5. This agreement is part of a broader strategy by Gulf countries to diversify their security and economic frameworks amidst regional instability, particularly concerning Iran. The pact signifies a shift in regional alliances and a move towards self-reliance in defense matters, as Gulf states reassess their reliance on U.S. security guarantees. 
