Trilateral Defense Pact Falls Short of NATO-Style Alliance
The Mecca pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey declares mutual defense but lacks central command, interoperability, and clear spending obligations. The article argues that despite being compared to NATO, the pact is more symbolic and builds on existing bilateral cooperation. It faces classic alliance challenges without unifying elements.
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