Makkah Agreement Warns Against First Strikes
The Makkah Agreement has been highlighted, with a specific warning issued to those who plan to initiate strikes. This pact aims to address and mitigate conflicts by cautioning against pre-emptive attacks.
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Makkah Agreement
THE Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on Aug 7, stands out for one clause: an attack on any of the three countries is an attack on all. Coming in the wake of the recent tensions in the Middle East, this agreement has the potential to reshape the strategic layout of the region. Pakistan’s foreign ministry has described the agreement as a reflection of a “shared commitment” to further strengthen the “collective security” of the region. Understandably, ...
By [email protected] (Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry)
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