On Monday, top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will meet
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Why in news
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are meeting in Istanbul to establish a political and defence strategic committee following the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
Background
The meeting involves foreign ministers, defence ministers, and military chiefs. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement operates on a collective defence principle where an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceIstanbul is the host city for the trilateral meeting.
- FactThe Mecca Joint Defence Agreement follows a collective defence model similar to NATO.
- BodyThe meeting aims to establish a political and defence strategic committee.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of expanding trilateral defence alliances in the Middle East and West Asia on regional security and India's strategic autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- regional power dynamics
- impact on India's 'Neighborhood First' policy
- collective security vs. unilateralism
Keywords: collective defence · strategic autonomy · regional security · trilateral cooperation
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