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Bangladesh is examining joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement—dubbed an Islamic NATO—signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. While Dhaka has not committed, officials say the move could diversify security and economic ties, potentially boosting defence tech transfer, remittance-backed economics and energy security, though it would require balancing India and China and navigating domestic opposition.
With U.S. Middle East policy in flux, Turkey is positioning itself as a regional broker by pursuing new security pacts and presenting itself as a mediator to rivals and allies alike, even as it faces a growing rivalry with Israel amid a shifting strategic landscape.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the strengthening of security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region amid rising threats from China and Russia, highlighting a "new convergence" of shared principles and mutual obligations. Austin's remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore underscored the US commitment to regional stability and countering coercive actions, particularly from China. The speech drew a critical response from the Chinese delegation, reflecting ongoing tensions between the US and China over security and territorial issues.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola to emphasize the accelerated U.S.-Africa partnership in areas such as climate, food, and health security, as well as future-focused economic partnership and infrastructure investment. He will also advance security partnerships based on shared values and reaffirm the U.S. commitment to high-level engagement with Africa.