WorldWhat could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?

Analysts say regional partners are looking for alternative security arrangements to supplement their existing options. They are not seeking to abandon US support, however. The Mecca defence pact could therefore signal an effort to broaden regional security partnerships while preserving Washington’s role. Its implications for the US presence in the Middle East remain a focus of debate.

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