Strategic Depth & Shifting Alliances | Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Sargana on the Saudi–Pakistan Defense Agreement, US Role & Middle East Dynamics
What does the new Saudi–Pakistan defense agreement mean for South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Sargana, President & Chief Researcher of the Pakistan Academy of International Relations (PAIR), to unpack the historical context of Riyadh–Islamabad ties, the strategic depth both nations seek, and the broader impact on regional and global geopolitics.
From Washington’s role in shaping Middle Eastern security to Israel’s rising influence and the competing interests of other regional players, Dr. Sargana provides a nuanced analysis of…
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