The Mecca Pact: Pakistan's New Power Triangle and the Threat to India's Backyard

A new mutual defence pact signed in Mecca on August 7, 2026, between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey creates a security triangle that directly challenges India's strategic interests. The agreement states that any armed attack on one signatory is considered an attack on all. India's External Affairs Ministry is actively "examining its implications" for national security.

• What's proposed: A trilateral mutual defence pact with NATO-style Article 5...