NATO-style pact signals doubts over US commitments
- Posted on August 13, 2026
- By The China Daily
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NATO-style pact signals doubts over US commitments
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, signed recently by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, reflects the security pressures facing the three countries amid the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and their growing doubts about the reliability of US security commitments, while its practical impact and effectiveness remain uncertain, experts said.