What the Saudi Arabia–Türkiye–Pakistan Mecca Joint Defense Agreement Means for Azerbaijan

For decades, the security architecture of the Middle East was shaped largely by powers outside the region. Foreign military bases, naval deployments, external mediation, and security guarantees from major global … Read More

From Defence Pact to Strategic Autonomy: Building a Tripartite Military-Industrial Ecosystem among Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia

To effectively implement the regional tripartite defence pact commonly associated with the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence, the three Middle Powers—Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia—must move beyond conventional military … Read More

Completing the Maritime Picture: Why Regional Information Hubs Matter in the Strait of Hormuz Crisis

The recent op-ed on “Strait of Hormuz: Time for a Maritime Peacekeeping Operation?” by Christian Bueger, published on 24 March 2026 offers a compelling and well-structured analysis of one of the … Read More

Malaysia’s Maritime Strategy and Lessons for Pakistan in Combating Non-Traditional Maritime Threats

The maritime domain, specifically Indian Ocean, has great importance in international relations, because of maritime connectivity, marine resources and trading routes through sea influence economic and security relationships among countries. … Read More

Pakistan and Indonesia Edge Closer to Major Fighter Jets Agreement

Pakistan and Indonesia are progressing toward a significant defense partnership that could reshape regional military capabilities. High-level discussions in Islamabad this week have brought the two nations closer to finalizing … Read More

Can China and Pakistan Exclude India from the SCO?

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political and economic union that was established in 2001. Its founding members include China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. India and … Read More

GIDS Unveils Dual-Capable Launcher for FATAH-I & II GMLRS

At IDEX 2025, Pakistan’s Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) is unveiling a cutting‐edge launcher capable of firing both the FATAH-I and FATAH-II guided rocket systems. This dual-capability platform underscores … Read More

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