The Red Sea alliance signals a shift from U.S.-led security to regional burden-sharing, but its real test is whether it becomes operational

RIYADH: On 30 July 2026, the declaration establishing the Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance was signed in Riyadh. The signatories were Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Egypt, Türkiye,…

The Red Sea alliance signals a shift from U.S.-led security to regional burden-sharing, but its real test is whether it becomes operational