Recently, due to the exhaustion of foreign aid funds, the United States has unexpectedly chosen a costly strategic approach to solve its financial predicament. According to theGlobal Timesand the New York Times, against the backdrop of a broken funding,United States**Began to consider the "crooked ways" of stealing $300 billion of Russian assets abroad. The campaign involves six allies – the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan – who have until February 24, 2024, to come up with a strategic approach on how to "loot" Russian assets. This move has caused a shock and could destabilize the worldFinanceFrame.
This move by the United States can be said to have made the most fatal strategic mistake, because they misjudged the following aspects.
(1) Misjudging the degree of relevance of the United States to the world
The U.S. pushes to kick Russia outInternationalThe settlement system and the freezing of Russian assets abroad are a gross miscalculation, and they do not realize the close relationship between the United States and the world. Missed the opportunity to start a ** with Russia, and also hindered its ownEconomyDevelop. In fact, Russia is a country with abundant resources and huge market potential, and cooperation with it will bring more opportunities and benefits.
(2) Misjudging the sense of crisis of other countries
The actions of the United States have not only raised concerns in Russia, but also inflamed a sense of crisis in other countries. For those countries with which Russia has close cooperation, this approach is clearly unsettling for them. If the United States can act so rashly against one country, is it possible that other countries will also be their next target?This uncertainty will be disruptedInternationalTrust and stability in society.
(3) Misjudged the irreplaceability of its own settlement system
By freezing Russian assets abroad, the United States is trying to weaken Russia's position in the world. However, they failed to realize the irreplaceability of their own settlement system. GlobalEconomyThe system is an interdependent network, and if the United States treats other countries in a hegemonic and dishonest manner, then other countries will seek an alternative settlement system. This will lead to a wave of "de-dollarization" on a global scale, to the United StatesEconomyHegemony poses a threat.
This kind of U.S. gang up to "rob" Russia's overseas assets is costly and the consequences are immeasurable.
(1) Capital flight
Biden wants to revive by attracting capital and industry from EuropeThe real economy, re-entering the road to industrialization. However, the turmoil may cause these capitals to withdraw from the United States again. This will give to the United StatesEconomyand the real industry has dealt a serious blow, putting the United States in an even more difficult situation.
(2) Undermining the international financial framework
This move by the United States risks setting a "harmful precedent" that undermines the worldFinanceFrame. Other countries will observe and learn from the behavior of the United States and, if necessary, take similar measures, which will lead toInternationalSociety is plunged into chaos and uncertainty.
(3) Harming U.S. interests
This action of the United States will cause harm to its own interests. First, other countries may question the integrity of the United States, leading them to reduce their willingness to cooperate with the United States. Secondly, the reputation of the United States will be damagedInternationalSociety's evaluation of its actions will be even more negative. Ultimately, this will weaken the United States in global politics andEconomyinfluence.
The United States' choice of this costly and troublesome approach is undoubtedly a huge strategic mistake. In the context of globalization, cooperation and mutual benefit between countries are a common trend. On this basis, in the processingInternationalAll countries shall cooperate and abide by the matter in a friendly mannerInternationalnorms and laws, rather than overbearing and dishonest means. For its part, the United States needs to recognize that its own interests are interconnected with those of other countries, and that common development and prosperity can only be achieved through cooperation and sharing.
At a time when the world situation is becoming more complex and uncertain, we should pay close attentionInternationalChallenges and risks in relationships. As a member of the global community, we should think about how to advance the world through cooperation, mutual respect, and mutual benefit. Only in this way can we create a more peaceful, stable and prosperous future.