The Makkah Pact: The Truth Behind the Headlines

Is the newly announced Makkah Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan truly a revolutionary "Muslim NATO"? Or are we witnessing a masterclass in American "Offshore Balancing"? In this episode of Neutral Scope, Naeem Sidhu breaks down the August 7, 2026, defense agreement to reveal the cold economic and strategic realities. From Pakistan’s IMF dependency to Türkiye’s defense exports and Saudi Arabia’s security fears, we explore how Washington is outsourcing the burden of Gulf policing to its regional allies.<br />#Makkahpact #pakistan #turkey #saudiarabia