Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have long shared military ties. Their new formal pact signals a more visible and assertive alignment on security
Pakistan’s offer to extend its nuclear umbrella to Saudi Arabia revives older understandings and hints at Riyadh’s growing anxiety
The pact follows Israel’s strike on Qatar and reflects Saudi doubts about US security commitments in a shifting regional landscape
Surrounded by new threats, Saudi Arabia is seeking broader deterrence options, and Pakistan appears central to that evolving strategy
Though not aimed at India, the pact may embolden Pakistan and shift regional perceptions, complicating India’s strategic standing
India must recalibrate its “Look West” policy, balancing key relationships as regional alliances evolve in unpredictable ways