Mecca Agreement | A new triple alliance in West Asia

The article details the formation of the "Mecca Agreement," a trilateral defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, aiming for collective security in West Asia. It traces the historical rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Turkiye and explains the geopolitical shifts that led to this alliance, including the perceived U.S. deprioritization of West Asia, regional conflicts involving Iran, Houthis, and Israel, and the individual strategic interests of each member. The agreement, described as a NATO-style collective security arrangement, signifies a potential reordering of West Asia's security architecture and could lead to counterbalancing arrangements by other regional powers.