Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil

AI justification

Defense pact risks escalating regional tensions and diverting resources from social/environmental needs, outweighing stability benefits. | The defense pact presents a dual-edged sword: while it may stabilize the region and deter conflict (SDG 16), it risks fueling an arms race, diverting resources from social and environmental priorities, and deepening sectarian divides. The lack of transparency and potential for exclusionary policies outweigh the short-term stability benefits, particularly give