11/08/2026
THE MAKKAH DEFENCE PACT AND ITS STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS FOR MALAYSIA IN A MULTIPOLAR WORLD
The unipolar era is decisively behind us. The historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed on 7 August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, represents a tectonic shift in West Asian security and global geopolitics.
In this latest analysis, YB Dr Maszlee Malik, Chairman of IAIS Malaysia, explores how this pact impacts the ongoing United States and China strategic rivalry, as well as the stability of the Strait of Hormuz; a vital lifeline for global energy.
Because Malaysia’s economy relies heavily on open sea lanes and stable energy supplies, our nation cannot afford to be a passive observer.
Discover how Malaysia can leverage its diplomatic capital, champion track two diplomacy, and utilize the principles of the MADANI framework to proactively lead in this new multipolar reality.
Read the full analysis here: https://bit.ly/iaispolicyinsight1