Saudi Arabia has formally launched the operational rollout of a 15-nation multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at securing the Red Sea, signalling a broader regional pivot toward strategic self-reliance.
frames the move as an attempt by Middle Eastern states to assume greater responsibility for their security architecture while gradually curtailing reliance on Washington. While analysts note that the new coalition is unlikely to completely halt Houthi attacks against commercial shipping in the Red Sea, its establishment reflects a fundamental realignment in regional diplomacy.
By Tamilla Hasanova
