
Turkey is reportedly in advanced talks to join a defense alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a pact that includes a collective defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5. This potential trilateral security bloc would combine Turkey's military experience and defense industry, Pakistan's nuclear capabilities, and Saudi Arabia's financial resources. The expansion is seen by some as a response to shifting regional dynamics and questions about US reliability, while also raising security concerns for India due to Turkey's past support for Pakistan.
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