China’s quiet rise in the Middle East’s new power struggle - opinion
The new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan alliance signals a shifting Middle East – and China may be the biggest winner as regional powers seek new security partners
Assessment
The Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan alliance marks a realignment of regional security, with each power seeking new partners. China appears positioned as the quiet beneficiary, offering economic weight without the political baggage of other actors. The question is whether Beijing will translate that position into concrete commitments. Watch for how these three governments balance their new alignment against existing ties.