The Makkah Defense Alliance faces its first practical test

As the conflict with the Houthi militia escalates, the newly formed Makkah Defense Alliance, comprising Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, convened an emergency meeting in Riyadh to establish its first formal command structure and operational protocols. The alliance, similar to NATO’s Article 5, emphasizes mutual military support in response to attacks, as tensions in Yemen intensify and external threats to...