The Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye reflects a broader shift towards region-led security architecture in West Asia.
The Defense of Japan 2026 White Paper underscores Japan’s perception of security threats but leaves open questions about policy independence from the US.
Comments and Briefs
China’s AI Diplomacy and the Global South
The AfD’s Rise in German Politics
The Mecca Pact: A Middle-Power Coalition amid Turbulent Transition in West Asia
Diversification of the Philippines’ Strategic Partnerships
PM Modi Travels to Central Asia: A Welcome Move
Data on a Beam of Light: Li-Fi and India’s Military Communications
Assessing Japan’s 2026 Defence White Paper
PMF and Iraq’s Foreign-Policy Autonomy
Assessing Amnesty’s Claims on India–Israel Arms Transfers
The Unravelling of the Hybrid Regime in Pakistan