Pakistan Urges Muslim Countries to Set Aside Differences and Form an ‘Islamic NATO’ Defense Alliance
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Pakistan has officially called on Islamic nations to overcome internal political disputes and unite to establish a joint military coalition, frequently referred to as an “Islamic NATO.” Speaking at a high-level summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Pakistani leadership emphasized the need for a cohesive, multilateral defense framework to safeguard sovereign interests, maintain regional security, and present a unified front against shared geopolitical and security challenges. Islamabad urged member states to put aside historic ideological and diplomatic rivalries, proposing integrated intelligence sharing, joint military exercises, and a collective security architecture modeled on NATO’s mutual defense principles. Proponents argue that a collective military alliance would provide greater independence in handling crises across the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa without relying on external powers. However, defense analysts caution that building such a unified force faces immense hurdles due to deeply rooted regional rivalries, conflicting foreign policy agendas, and varying defense partnerships among OIC member countries.
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