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President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, framing it as a sign of regional self-reliance. However, analysts question whether such pacts can truly replace the US security umbrella, given the Gulf states' structural dependence on Washington.
The joint defense agreement signed in Mecca among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey marks an institutional step toward a new regional security architecture, following the U.S.-Iran war that exposed the limits of Washington-led order. The pact, which treats an attack on one as an attack on all, brings together three major Sunni military powers and signals a post-American Middle East centered on Saudi Arabia.
A joint defense pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, signed in Mecca on Friday, prompts questions about the evolving Middle East security landscape amid doubts over U.S. commitments. Analysts say the pact signals a push for diversified defense ties but is unlikely to replace Washington's role, instead adding strategic options.
