Mecca joint defense pact supports US push for burden-sharing, analyst says
Political analyst Iyad Al-Rifai says the Mecca joint defense agreement aligns with US efforts to share security responsibilities with its allies.
Political analyst Iyad Al-Rifai has stated that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement supports US efforts to share security responsibilities with its allies. In an interview with Al Arabiya, Al-Rifai explained that the US has long advocated for burden-sharing, urging NATO and European Union members to do the same. Dr. Al-Rifai noted that former President Donald Trump and his administration welcomed the agreement.
The US is keen to see regional countries take greater control of their affairs as it shifts focus towards confronting China in Asia. By forming alliances with friendly or allied nations, Washington aims to protect the global capitalist economic model and safeguard its presence in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Al-Rifai also pointed out that the US wants to concentrate its security and military efforts on addressing China and domestic concerns, moving away from its previous deep involvement in the Middle East.
He added that the US no longer intends to act as the world's policeman for an extended period, as American voters increasingly oppose this approach.
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