The outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has triggered a wide range of battles in the Middle East, not only between Israel and Hamas, but also between various allies. At the same time, Yemen's Houthi rebels have frequently attacked Western ships in the Hon Hai region, leading the four major international shipping companies to suspend the red line routes. In response to this situation, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent a phone call to China's chief minister, Wang Yi, hoping that China could use its influence in the Middle East to persuade the Houthis to start a dialogue with Iran. However, before Blinken, China had already mediated twice with Iran and Saudi Arabia. The United States needs to make clear that it wants Israel to cease its military operations and seek China's assistance in order to achieve international peace in the Middle East. This article will examine the position of the United States and China in the Middle East, and the question of whether the United States can play a role in the Middle East.
As an important country in the Middle East, the United States has played an important role in the past few decades. However, in recent years, the United States' position in the Middle East has faced some challenges and changes. First, the U.S. position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is highly controversial. Although the United States is an ally of Israel, more than 50% of the American people are dissatisfied with Biden**'s performance in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This has led to questions about whether Israel controls U.S. policy in the Middle East.
Second, U.S. capabilities in the Middle East have been challenged. As the United States reduces its dependence on imported oil from the Middle East, its relations with Middle Eastern oil producers have gradually faded. This has made U.S. interests in the Middle East even less clearly motivated, leading to a decline in its influence in regional affairs. At the same time, China's increasing economic and strategic investment in the Middle East has further squeezed the position of the United States.
It is not for nothing that the United States seeks assistance to China in the Middle East. First of all, China is an important partner in the Middle East, maintaining close cooperative relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia and other countries. China has demonstrated its potential as a mediator in the Middle East. In addition, China is the world's second-largest economy, and its economic and political influence in the Middle East is growing.
However, the United States faces some challenges in seeking assistance from China. First, China's cooperative relations with countries such as Iran are not entirely in line with U.S. interests. The United States hopes to mediate conflicts in the Middle East, but China's national interests do not always coincide with those of the United States. In addition, the United States and China are at odds on a range of issues, including areas such as ** and human rights. Therefore, the United States needs to make clear its demands when seeking assistance from China, and engage in sincere dialogue and cooperation with China.
The turmoil in the Middle East has had a significant global impact. First, the instability in the Middle East has created uncertainty in the global oil market. The Middle East conflict has put pressure on the economies of countries around the world. Second, the conflict in the Middle East has exacerbated tensions in the region and could trigger larger conflicts and wars. On top of that, the conflict in the Middle East is closely linked to international terrorism, and extremist groups may take advantage of this chaotic situation to launch attacks.
Looking to the future, resolving the conflict in the Middle East region will require the joint efforts and good offices of all parties. In doing so, the United States should reassess its Middle East policy and work with China and other countries to achieve common goals. At the same time, China, as an important force in the region, should exert its influence, actively participate in the peace process in the Middle East, and work together with other countries to promote lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
The tense situation in the Middle East not only poses a threat to the local country, but also has a major impact on international social stability and economic development. As an important country in the Middle East, the United States needs to reassess its Middle East policy and status and actively seek cooperation and mediation with China and other countries. At the same time, as an important partner of the Middle East, China should exert its influence and work with all parties to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. It is only with the joint efforts of the international community that long-term peace and prosperity can be achieved in the Middle East.