Gaza StripThe issue of humanitarian assistance has always been a matter of concern, and the recent adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2720 has made an important breakthrough in this issue. However, the process of adopting the resolution did not go smoothly, and the abstentions of the United States and Russia raised curiosity. This article will look at the game of interests between the great powers and the globalPoliticsThe reasons behind the abstention of the United States and Russia are two aspects of the complexity, and a brief analysis of the reasons related to thisInternationalRelationship.
(1) Abstention of the United States
The U.S. has consistently voted against similar issues in the past, so the abstention has sparked widespread speculation. There is no doubt that there are deep considerations behind the US decision-making. In fact, the U.S. abstention may have been partly motivated by considerationGazaConsiderations of the complexity and sensitivity of the conflict. Gaza StripIt has always suffered from conflict, and the issue of humanitarian assistance has always been a matter of concern. For the United States, abstaining could be a compromise that would neither offend the Palestinian side nor undermine relations with Israel.
In addition, the United States is facing domestic pressures. Some domestic ** believe that the United States is inInternationalStrong positions in the matter have led to a lot of problems at their root, so maintaining some degree of concession on such issues can add to itInternationalA shift in image. The abstention may be an attempt by the United States to some extent to fix itInternationalImage performance.
(ii) Russia's abstention
Similar to the abstention of the United States, the abstention of Russia has its own complex factors. Russia usually votes in favor of similar issues, and the abstention came as a surprise. However, in contrast to recent years, Russia has been inInternationalWe can see some clues about the actions on the stage.
After the Ukrainian crisis, Russia has been trying to be inInternationalOn the stage, look for partners, especially relations with the United States. Russia's abstention may be interpreted as a gesture of goodwill toward the United States. In the face of sanctions from the West andInternationalpressure, Russia is constantly adjusting itInternationalpolicy, trying to improve relations with Western countries. So, forGazaThe abstention of the resolution may be a certain degree of compromise and overture by Russia to the United States, as well as an expression of its willingness to improve relations.
(1) The complexity of global politics
The game and cooperation between major powers reflect the global situationPoliticscomplexity. InInternationalOn the stage, the relationship between the great powers is not an equal relationship, but is determined by a combination of factors. Religion, capital, interests, and needs are all important factors in the choice of allies by great powers. Such relationships are often fraught with strategic and balance of interests, so policy choices between major powers are often volatile and flexible.
(2) The complexity of Sino-US and Sino-Russian relations
China and the United StatesChina and RussiaThe relationship is also complex. The relationship between China and the United States has been in a state of flux, with both competition and cooperation. ForSino-Russian relationsThe two sides used to be strategic partners, but they also faced some tensions and frictions. Therefore, for these two pairs of relationships, it is necessary to maintain a clear understanding and respond flexibly according to the specific situation.
The game of interests between the great powers and the globalPoliticsThe complexity of the major powers determines that cooperation and struggle between major powers are a dynamic balance. ForGazaThe abstention of the United States and Russia in the resolution needs to be interpreted from a more macro perspective. In this unpredictable combination of punches and kicks, insight into the complex relationships behind them can help us better understand and copeInternationalChanges in the situation. Only in the context of the overall situation can we better grasp itInternationalThe development of the situation has led to more targeted efforts for peace and stability.