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A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
Strategic Alliances: The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Mutual Defense Pact
Asia Geopolitics
15 minutes 11 seconds
1 week ago
Strategic Alliances: The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Mutual Defense Pact
Under the agreement, the two countries pledged that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.”
In this episode of The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, exploring its implications for regional security, the deterrent value of nuclear weapons, and the potential risks of nuclear proliferation. They analyze India's reaction to the agreement and the broader geopolitical context, paying particular attention to the complexities of the relationships between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, India, and Iran.
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Asia Geopolitics
A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
