The importance of the agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan may be economic-political rather than military. Sources in Jerusalem see the new axis as having potential for regional stability, and at the same time identify a threat in the strengthening of Istanbul

Pact will 'reshape security architecture' of the region, experts say.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact in Mecca, but questions remain over its scope; Analysts say the alliance is unlikely to involve military action…