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Mecca defense pact signals new Middle East security order · 1 source tracked

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A new defense pact signed in Mecca by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signals a potential shift in Middle East security dynamics, suggesting a move towards greater regional self-reliance. The agreement stipulates mutual defense, with the underlying message appearing to be a critique of perceived unreliability in US security guarantees. While the pact aims to leverage complementary strengths among the signatories, its broader impact on regional order and the continued influence of global powers like the United States, China, and Russia remains to be seen. AI

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Mecca defense pact signals new Middle East security order · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhou Bo ·

    Could Mecca defence pact be first step to new Middle East order?

    The Mecca security pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan stipulates that an armed attack against one shall count as an attack against all three. Yet the real message is directed at the United States: if being an American ally offers no immunity against attack, there is l…

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