Saudi Arabia had tied its security for years to a specific model: the U.S.

🔺️Saudi Arabia had tied its security for years to a specific model: the U.S. sold arms, provided military bases and political support to Riyadh, and Saudi Arabia spent billions of dollars on weapon purchases. 🔺️However, recent experiences, particularly the war in Yemen and missile and drone attacks, and, more importantly, the attack on Aramco facilities, have made one reality clear for the Saudis; Washington can no longer or does not want to guarantee Saudi security like it used to. 🔺️The trilateral agreement in Mecca between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan should be viewed in this context; an agreement that signifies a change in Riyadh's security calculations.