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Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan: Deal for joint support amid regional war
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, aimed at strengthening collective deterrence. Under the pact, an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all. Simon Moritz tells us more about what’s in the agreement.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, aimed at strengthening collective deterrence. Under the pact, an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all. Simon Moritz tells us more about what’s in the agreement.
Why it mattersAtlasHour context: this story may affect public policy, global affairs, business confidence, technology direction, energy security, or civic life.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, aimed at strengthening collective deterrence. Under the pact, an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all. Simon Moritz tells us more about what’s in the agreement.
Why it mattersAtlasHour context: this story may affect public policy, global affairs, business confidence, technology direction, energy security, or civic life.
Who is affected?Global Markets
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