Pakistan's 'alliance addiction' raises loyalty questions

A new report by the Politeia Research Foundation says Pakistan's reliance on international alliances, including the recent Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Turkey and Saudi Arabia, raises questions about its reliability and lack of long-term economic strategy. The report notes Pakistan's history of alliances, including SEATO and CENTO, and its inconsistent support for partners, such as during the Vietnam War and the recent Iran War.