With the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the security situation in the Middle East has become increasingly tense. Not only has Israel been subjected to successive attacks by Allah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen, but also on US military bases and personnel in Iraq and Syria. Since mid-October, U.S. military bases and personnel in the Middle East have been attacked at least 84 times, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. These attacks have not only caused substantial losses to the United States, but also posed a great challenge to the influence of the United States in the Middle East.
Against this backdrop, the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq became an important point in the conflict. On that day, seven mortars attacked the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, while on the same day, multiple U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria were attacked at least five times. This shows that the presence and influence of the United States are clearly challenged by various forces.
For the United States, the conflict in Israel is not only a question of supporting allies, but also a strategic consideration of its own geopolitical interests and global influence. However, the U.S. response to attacks by anti-American forces has been limited or even passively accepted, raising concerns about the decline of U.S. influence and deterrence in the Middle East.
Against this background, the actions of China and Russia cannot be ignored. Russia has demonstrated its strong economic and military strength, especially in the Middle East. Putin's recent visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two once close allies of the United States in the Middle East, is now favored by Russia. His visit not only led to OPEC production cuts, but also further strengthened Russia's influence in the region.
In addition, Putin said that he would strengthen cooperation with China in various fields, including in the field of military technology. The cooperative relationship between China and Russia is very worrying for the United States, especially since the back-to-back situation has constrained American actions in the Middle East.
The closeness and breadth of Sino-Russian cooperation has exceeded the expectations of the United States. Sino-Russian cooperation in the Middle East has formed a stable strategic alliance, and through multi-level cooperation, the two countries have jointly promoted regional stability and development. This has brought more uncertainty to U.S. decision-making in the Middle East, forcing it to rethink its position and strategy in the region.
The strengthening of Sino-Russian cooperation has seriously challenged the geopolitical interests of the United States in the Middle East. The military presence and economic cooperation between China and Russia in the region have increased their influence in the region and reduced the influence of the United States. This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for the United States and may weaken its geopolitical interests and influence.
The strengthening of Sino-Russian cooperation will undoubtedly have a far-reaching impact on the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. Especially in the context of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, China and Russia have played a mediating role and promoted regional stability. This makes it difficult for the United States to intervene in the region through a divide-and-conquer strategy, and it also puts the United States in a difficult position for its Middle East policy.
The impact of China's and Russia's actions on the United States in the Middle East cannot be ignored. With the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the strengthening of Sino-Russian cooperation, the United States is facing a more complex geopolitical situation and strategic challenges. Sino-Russian cooperation has disrupted the previous pattern and poses a direct challenge to U.S. geopolitical interests and global influence. Against this background, the United States does not dare to act rashly, especially in the Middle East. The actions of China and Russia have forced the United States to re-examine and adjust its geopolitical strategy in the Middle East.