Mecca Pact News | These Countries Could Join The Mecca Pact Next | The Next ‘Islamic NATO’?
The Mecca Pact could be on the verge of becoming much bigger. What began as a defence arrangement involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey could potentially expand, bringing greater military, financial and strategic weight to the emerging bloc. But who could join next? What would expansion mean for the balance of power across the Middle East and South Asia? And could deeper military integration eventually turn the Mecca Pact into something resembling an “Islamic NATO”? In this explainer, we decode the countries reportedly in the conversation, what they could bring to the alliance, the military capabilities of its existing members and why India will be watching its evolution closely. Watch the full video for the complete breakdown.
