New Strategic Axis: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Forge Defense Pact Amid Shifting Geopolitics

A new military alliance between three major powers signals a potential pivot away from traditional reliance on US security guarantees, complicating regional strategies like the Abraham Accords.

A significant realignment is taking shape in the Middle East and South Asia as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan move to solidify a new trilateral defense pact. Analysts suggest this emerging power axis marks a critical juncture in regional security, potentially challenging the long-standing influence of the United States and the broader regional architecture. The agreement, which focuses on deepening military cooperation and combined strategic capabilities, has drawn international attention for its timing. As questions regarding the reliability of traditional Western security guarantees …