Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign A Mutual Defense Treaty || Peter Zeihan

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have forged a surprising mutual defense treaty, prompting questions about the rationale behind such an alliance. The discussion dives into Saudi expectations of nuclear support from Pakistan, and why this might be unrealistic. Historical parallels reveal how past alliances led to larger conflicts, while the dynamics of nuclear weapons challenge conventional diplomacy. With the U.S. stepping back, new regional tensions are giving rise to unconventional pacts, signaling a dramatic shift in international relations.