Strategic Depth & Shifting Alliances | Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Sargana on the Saudi–Pakistan Defense Agreement, US Role & Middle East Dynamics

What does the new Saudi–Pakistan defense agreement mean for South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Sargana, President & Chief Researcher of the Pakistan Academy of International Relations (PAIR), to unpack the historical context of Riyadh–Islamabad ties, the strategic depth both nations seek, and the broader impact on regional and global geopolitics.

From Washington’s role in shaping Middle Eastern security to Israel’s rising influence and the competing interests of other regional players, Dr. Sargana provides a nuanced analysis of shifting power dynamics. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving security architecture of the Muslim world and its intersection with global power politics.

🎙 Topics Discussed: • Historical foundations of Saudi–Pakistan defense cooperation • Strategic implications for South Asia and the Middle East • The role of the United States in shaping security frameworks • Israel’s influence and the reactions of regional players • Long-term impact on global geopolitics and alliances

👤 About Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Sargana: Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Sargana is the President & Chief Researcher at the Pakistan Academy of International Relations (PAIR). A Rotary World Peace Fellow, IEP Peace Ambassador, and INSPAD Ambassador of Peace, he brings academic depth and practical insight into international relations, security studies, and conflict resolution.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Sargana: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tauqeer-hussain-sargana/?originalSubdomain=pk

Watch Previous Episode With Dr Tauqeer Hussain :

Episode 02 - Afghanistan, Taliban, Soviet Invasion and Iran https://youtu.be/eV6yOZ7uQO0?si=3THOgSWTmor_JqRr

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