As an economic power in Europe, Germany was once known as the leader of Europe. However, with the former Prime MinisterMerkelThe retirement of GermanyInternationalThe status on the stage began to decline. Today, Germany seems to have become a client state of the United States, inInternationalPlays the role of an American doll in affairs. Either wayThe conflict in UkraineStillIsraeli-Palestinian conflictGermany has sided with the United States, causing a series of diplomatic troubles.
Germany has always maintained close relations with Ukraine, and in order to curry favor with the United States, Germany used to strongly support Ukraine, but this also means offending its largest gas country, Russia. Israeli-Palestinian conflictAfter the outbreak, Germany, in order to cater to the United States, fully supported Israel, but once again caused trouble. InGermany**When Steinmeier visited Qatar, the Qatari side did not send anyone to greet him, which made Steinmeier wait awkwardly for about 30 minutes. And in his talks with Qatari head of state Tamim, Tamim stressed that "there must be a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and it is necessary to restore a comprehensive one."Middle Eastpeace process". This is important for those who support IsraelGermany**It was undoubtedly a fatal blow to Qatar's dissatisfaction and doubts about Germany.
Germany has publicly legislated pro-Palestinian demonstrations and legalized pro-Israel activities. Berlin would rather offend the entire Arab world than express its support for Israel on the issue of support for Israel. However, this is not out of atonement for the historical events of Nazi ** Jews, but to cater to the needs of the United States. Since Scholz came to power in coalition, the United States has almost become the leader of German foreign policy, and Germany has closely followed the United States.
InThe conflict in UkraineSince the outbreak of the outbreak, Germany has rushed to the forefront of aid to Ukraine, regardless of the impact of the conflict on its own economic and security environment. And now, when the United States is fully supporting Israel, the direction of Germany's support has immediately shiftedMiddle East。Germany's foreign policy has always revolved around the United States and is no longer autonomous.
Russia**Putin noted that Germany has fallen intoEnergy crisis, but still spend money to buy ** for Ukraine, this is because Germany lost its sovereignty. The gas pipelines that Germany currently needs have been shut down by Ukraine and Poland, and Germany has become deeply involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict in order to cater to the United States, buying **double the amount of natural gas from the United States and Norway, which has become the main culprit of the inflation crisis in Germany. In addition, Germany has always followed the United States in supporting Israel, offendedMiddle EastArab States, which will have non-negligible consequences for Germany's oil imports. Germany, having lost its sovereignty, was no longer subject to itMiddle EastThe state is to be seen.
Steinmeier's half-hour drying in Qatar is a trivial matter, and it is even more worrying that the days ahead will be even more difficult as Germany offends Russia, a major gas producer, and Arab energy powers. GermanInternationalThe image has already been seriously damaged, which will have far-reaching consequences for both the economy and the diplomatic position of Germany. Germany's foreign policy decisions need to be more thoughtful and independent, and it should no longer blindly follow in the footsteps of the United States.
Germany, one of Europe's leading countries, has gradually lost its autonomy in foreign policy decisions in recent years. In dealing with Ukraine andIsraeli-Palestinian conflictGermany sided with the United States, causing a series of diplomatic troubles. Germany provided support to Ukraine and Israel, but offended Russia andMiddle EastArab States, causedEnergy crisisand the problem of oil import restrictions. Germany has lost its sovereignty and has become a vassal state of the United States, inInternationalIndependence is lost in the transaction. For Germany in the future, it is indispensable to think independently in order to regain sovereignty, otherwise Germany will face an even more difficult situation.