A New Gulf Security Dawn

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer by Mideastsoccer

Aug 16, 202600:14:20News & Politics

A new tri-lateral defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan is reshaping the security map of the Gulf and beyond. In this episode, I unpack why Riyadh is reframing regional security in competition with the...

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