Middle East
The Mecca Pact could be an opportunity for Iran
The Saudi-Pakistani-Turkish defense pact could create space for Tehran in an emerging regional security architecture.
August 19, 2026
The Saudi-Pakistani-Turkish defense pact could create space for Tehran in an emerging regional security architecture.
Five years on, Beijing's relations with the Taliban are a study in pragmatism and patience, but not exactly as expected
As events spiral in the Middle East, Riyadh may trigger its mutual defense pact with Islamabad
The mediators are determined not to let Lebanon be a poison pill, so they set up a mechanism to prevent the shaky MOU from falling apart
Islamabad doesn't get to play mediator in one conflict while blasting away at rehab centers and punishing innocent villagers in another.
The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.
