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17/08/2026

MCE Insights | Makkah Joint Defence Agreement: Pakistan's Pivot from Dependence to Deterrence

Javaria Shaikh | Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC)

Key Takeaways:

1- The Makkah Agreement signals a shift from reliance on a single external security guarantor toward diversified regional security partnerships.
2- Pakistan’s credible military capabilities and conventional deterrence strengthens its position as a key military pillar of the trilateral arrangement.
3- Its real impact will depend on interoperability, joint mechanisms, and a credible command structure capable of translating political solidarity into effective collective defence.

Read More: https://russiancouncil.ru/en/analytics-and-comments/columns/military-and-security/makkah-joint-defence-agreement-pakistan-s-pivot-from-dependence-to-deterrence/

14/08/2026

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13/08/2026

MCE at Pakistan Navy War College (PNWC) hosted a roundtable discussion on “Makkah Joint Defence Agreement: Regional Realignments and Pakistan’s Strategic Calculus," converging leading diplomatic and defence perspectives on the emerging regional security landscape.
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‎The discussion featured:
‎• Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan — Director, BCPR, BNU Lahore discussing certain geopolitical shifts shaping the Makkah Agreement and the evolving regional strategic environment
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‎• Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar — Senior Advisor, PNWC deliberating on the diplomatic repercussions, regional alignments and implications for Pakistan’s external relations
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‎• Air Commodore Khalid Banuri (Retd.) — Former DG ACDA, SPD presented his insights on ‎Collective defence and it's practical challenges, prospects with operational considerations
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‎• Moderator: Ms Saima Aman Sial — Non-Resident Fellow, MCE, facilitated an interactive assessment of the pact’s wider regional implications
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‎The roundtable provided a timely platform to move beyond the agreement’s symbolism and examine its strategic durability, operational feasibility and potential impact on the emerging regional security order - while assessing what the evolving framework means for Pakistan’s strategic calculus.
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12/08/2026

MCE at PNWC organized a faculty development workshop featuring Mr. Sameer Ali Khan, Visiting Fellow at the Stimson Center.

The session provided insights into effective report writing, formulating policy briefs and identifying international fellowship opportunities. The interactive discussion offered faculty members practical guidance on strengthening their professional capacities.

11/08/2026

‎MCE Round Table Discussion | 13 August 2026
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‎MCE at PNWC is organising a round table discussion titled:
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‎“Makkah Joint Defence Agreement: Regional Realignments and Pakistan’s Strategic Calculus”
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‎The discussion will explore the geopolitical shifts, diplomatic implications, collective defence dimensions and strategic consequences of the newly signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
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‎📢 Speakers:
‎1- Amb. Mansoor Ahmed Khan
‎2- Amb. Raza Bashir Tarar
‎3- Air Cdre Khalid Banuri (R)
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‎Moderated by Ms Saima Aman Sial
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‎📅 13 August 2026
‎📍 PN War College, Lahore
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‎Stay tuned for more updates.
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10/08/2026

MCE Insights | Makkah Pact: More Strategic Hedge Than Mutual Defense Revolution

Dr. Marriyam Siddique | Asia Times

The trilateral defense pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan is less a military revolution than a calculated hedge against US unreliability. Born from the shocks of the Iran war and Hormuz closure, it reflects shared vulnerability but lacks integrated command, compatible equipment, or unified threat perceptions.

For now, it is primarily a political signal: three states sharing deterrence rather than relying on any single external guarantor.

Read More: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/makkah-pact-more-strategic-hedge-than-mutual-defense-revolution/

07/08/2026

Announcement | MCE Mosaic – Volume 3, Issue 2 (June 2026) is now available.

This edition highlights MCE's recent academic engagements, dialogues, research activities and key institutional milestones, offering insights into contemporary maritime and security affairs.

28/07/2026

The 7th Executive Leadership Course at MCE, PNWC has successfully concluded, blending rigorous academic discourse with invaluable field exposure.

The Lahore phase equipped participants with insights into contemporary strategic and maritime affairs, while the Karachi phase translated theory into practice through operational visits and engagements- offering firsthand understanding of Pakistan's maritime domain and coastal defence architecture.

27/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce the publication of The Beacon Journal's Vol. 6, No. 01 (Summer Issue 2026).

This HEC Y-Category, peer-reviewed journal from the Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCE) at Pakistan Navy War College provides a vital forum for independent research and scholarly analysis on key security issues.

Dive into the new issue here: https://beacon.mcepk.org/index.php/ojs/issue/view/8

25/07/2026

Mr. Basit Ali presented his paper, "Strategic Stability and Crisis Management Mechanism: Emerging Technologies and Insights from the Indo-Pakistan May 2025 Conflict," at the International Studies Conference, Bara Gali.

The paper explored the factors that heightened strategic instability and escalation risks between India and Pakistan. It also emphasized the importance of effective crisis management and third-party mediation in maintaining regional stability.

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