The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, which was signed under Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan on 7 August 2026, is a pivotal step towards enhancing security cooperation in the region. The pact stipulates that an attack on one member will be considered an attack on all and likewise heightens defence cooperation among the members. The deal has significance beyond just symbolism.
The global nuclear order rests on three core principles enshrined in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): non-proliferation, disarmament, and the…