For now, the pact’s principal strength may lie in its political message and deterrent effect.

Mecca pact strengthens regional security among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by December 31 at 44.5% YES.

The Mecca Agreement, signed on 7 August, may not be the first step in a series of moves that key states in the region have begun to take, reflecting significant strategic shifts.…