Turkiye plays key role in widening defense, diplomatic networks
Arab News · Dr. Sinem Cengiz ·
Turkiye plays key role in widening defense, diplomatic networks
As tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East, overlapping security arrangements are beginning to emerge as part of an interconnected network of defense cooperation stretching from the Gulf to South and Southeast Asia, and with growing links to Europe.
I was attending the Global Security Forum in Doha when Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar’s deputy prime minister and minister of state for defense affairs, announced that Qatar would soon unveil a new defense partnership with regional allies, alongside plans to establish a defense hub in the country.
His remarks immediately prompted speculation about which countries would join the proposed arrangement. Turkiye and Pakistan were among those frequently mentioned, while some observers also suggested the UAE could be involved. A day later, Qatar announced that it had signed the Badr memorandum of understanding with Turkiye, Pakistan, and Indonesia in order to deepen cooperation in the defense industry.
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