Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

New Alliances Reshape Middle East Security Landscape

2/13/2026

49 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The Greater Middle East is undergoing security shifts as states form new alliances amid fading external assurances.
A bloc led by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, and Oman seeks to reduce reliance on external powers.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt form a triangle that could reshape military and diplomatic balances.
Israel's partnerships in technology and defense are unsettling some regional actors.

History

Historical Context

Established on March 22, 1945, the Arab League aimed to foster cooperation among its founding members—Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria—against external influences. Today, a new bloc of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt seeks regional autonomy, reflecting ongoing efforts to reshape alliances and reduce dependence on Western powers, which could significantly alter military and diplomatic dynamics in the Greater Middle East.

1 of 2

Story summary

The Greater Middle East is undergoing security shifts as states form new alliances amid fading external assurances.
A bloc led by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, and Oman seeks to reduce reliance on external powers.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt form a triangle that could reshape military and diplomatic balances.
Israel's partnerships in technology and defense are unsettling some regional actors.

1 / 2