Sunni Quartet Builds Security Ties in Middle East
May 12, 2026
Driven by doubts over Western security guarantees and the fallout from the U.S.-Iran war, a new strategic alignment is taking shape between Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. This “Sunni-Muslim accord” combines a population of 500 million with significant military industrial potential, aiming to establish a localized security platform that reduces dependence on outside powers and provides a “nuclear umbrella” via Pakistan’s deterrent capabilities.
