Dr. Murat Aslan Security Strategy Expert Foundation for Political, Economic & Social Research (SETA): This Mecca Defense Pact is not new - it has been discussed for over a year. But its conclusion matters given the security environment across the Middle East & Gulf. All regions are interconnected. This era demands solidarity among Muslim nations & solidified regional cooperation. Relying on external actors makes you prey. The region must produce its own solutions. The threats are real & simultaneous - war in the Gulf cutting energy flows, the Levant in constant danger. There's a fragile peace process in the Caucasus under Russian & Iranian influence, ongoing instability in Libya & Gaza, and the North Korea issue. This Mecca Defense Pact is the first step toward getting ahead of these challenges. FULL INTERVIEW https://youtu.be/i0Hj6LYfztc