CICA Proposed as Asian Alternative to NATO for Middle East Security Amid US‑Israel Conflict
A South China Morning Post analysis proposes the Asian Cooperation Initiative (CICA) as a regional security framework that could serve as an alternative to NATO in the Middle East. The idea emerges as the US‑Israel war with Iran strains UN mechanisms and NATO faces potential US withdrawal. Experts argue CICA’s consensus‑based approach may offer a more adaptable security solution.