The Mecca Agreement is causing a shift in defense burdens, driven by Saudi Arabia reducing its reliance on the United States.
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Updated Aug 17
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The Mecca Agreement is causing a shift in defense burdens, driven by Saudi Arabia reducing its reliance on the United States.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Syria is considering joining the Mecca Defence Alliance, while Damascus attended the IISS Manama Dialogue.Sub-event
Mecca Agreement shifts defense burden, prompting Saudi Arabia to reduce reliance on the US.1 source
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Bahrain
country in the Persian Gulf
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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Bahrain
country in the Persian Gulf
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