Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defense pact will cause strategic ripples for India and Israel
By formalizing its alliance with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia is signaling to Iran, Israel, and the United States that it has alternative anchors of deterrence
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2025.(photo credit: SAUDI PRESS AGENCY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByLAUREN DAGAN AMOSS
