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The Mecca Pact names no enemy, but why is it raising concerns in India?
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement on August 7, which raises security concerns for India. The agreement includes a NATO-style Article 5, meaning an attack on one is an attack on all. India is analyzing the implications of this alliance, especially due to its complex relations with Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan has deployed significant military resources to Saudi Arabia amidst ongoing regional tensions with Iran.
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