It's an alliance analysts say highlights Saudi Arabia's desire to diversify its defence partnerships.
With the Mecca agreement, it gets support from Turkiye and Pakistan.
The pact was announced at a time of increased regional tension. Yemen's Saudi-backed government has launched a military operation against the Ansarullah Houthis following a series of attacks, while Iran and the US have yet to reach a final deal to end the war.
The trilateral pact raises questions about the effectiveness of the decades-long American military presence in the Gulf. Does this alliance offer a viable alternative to the security umbrella promised by Washington?
Presenter: Anna Burns-Francis
Guests:
Abdulaziz Alghashian — Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Gulf International Forum
David Des Roches — Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute
Zaid M Belbagi — Managing Partner at Hardcastle Advisory
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