Trump Praises Mecca Pact as Replacement for US Security Umbrella
· World · Al Jazeera
U.S. President Donald Trump called the defence agreement among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan a "big, bold step" and said it could replace the United States’ security umbrella in the region. The three‑nation pact, referred to as the Mecca pact, establishes joint military cooperation and aligns strategic interests. The agreement was announced amid rising tensions over regional instability and concerns about Iran’s influence. Trump’s endorsement signals a shift in U.S. foreign‑policy focus towards a multi‑country coalition rather than a single U.S. presence.
Why it matters
The pact changes the security calculus for Pakistan and the Middle East, potentially reducing reliance on U.S. military support and affecting India's strategic concerns about Pakistan's regional posture.
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