Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a defence pact based on collective security, signalling a deeper strategic alignment in West Asia
The pact reflects growing doubts about Washington’s security guarantees as regional conflicts expose limits to US power and protection
The alliance combines Pakistan’s nuclear capability, Turkiye’s military strength and Saudi Arabia’s growing defence ambitions
Conflicts involving Israel, Iran and regional proxies are reshaping West Asia. The new alliance could add another strategic pole to the region
The pact could complicate India’s ties with Arab states and add new dimensions to its security concerns, particularly over cross-border terrorism
As West Asia’s alliances shift, India must carefully balance its ties with Israel, Arab economies and its wider strategic interests