The Mecca Pact's Ambiguities: A Test of Collective Deterrence The formation of the Mecca Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has sparked more questions than answers about its purpose and potential implications.
Pakistan's military spokesperson, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, attempted to clarify the alliance's nature but only highlighted the ambiguities surrounding this pact.
At its core, the Mecca Defence Alliance is a collective deterrence agreement that aims to protect each member from attack.