Recently, there have been a series of signs that the United States is preparing to attack the Houthi in YemenArmedHands-on. However, the "ultimatum" issued this time is full of mysteries. In this chaotic situation, the HouthisArmedRightInternationalThe ships carried out multiple attacks, while the Houthis claimed that all of these actions were carried out in support of the Palestinian people. As a result, many merchant ships had to bypass the Red Sea route, and global shipping** skyrocketed as a result, causing serious damage to the interests of Western countries and Israel. To solve this problem, the United States led oneInternationalEscort the fleet to give an ultimatum to the Houthis as they act. However, the ultimatum has drawn scrutiny of the joint statement and the composition of 13 of its countries. The absence of France andMiddle EastThe absence of the state has sparked discussions. Overall, it remains to be seen whether such selective US intervention will solve the problem.
Recently, the United States ledInternationalThe convoy led 13 countries in a joint statement to the HouthisArmedAn ultimatum was issued. The statement demanded that the Houthis immediately stop their attacks on merchant ships and release the detained ships and crews. As the statement was issued, the Houthis issued a warning that any attack on them would be met with fierce reprisals. All this makes the situation look incredibly tricky.
It is worth noting, however, that the 13 countries in the joint statement do not include France and othersMiddle EastCountry. This has led to speculation and confusion. Why didn't France sign this statement?WhyMiddle EastThe state is not involved?These questions leave many questions and reveal the complex relationship between America's different allies in the region.
1. The Five Eyes Alliance gathered
Of the 13 countries in the joint statement, all members of the Five Eyes alliance – the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada – are present. This shows how close this alliance is and the important role of these countries in the Western world. The formation of this small circle can be traced back toWorld War IIThere were close exchanges and cooperation in intelligence sharing and military cooperation.
2. Participation of East Asian countries
Although South Korea is not present, Japan and Singapore are involved as East Asian countries. This shows the U.S. influence in the East Asian region and the active participation of these countries in the search for regional security and stability. South Korea's absence may be because they are dealing with domestic andInternationalThere are trade-offs between the issues.
3. France's absence
The most striking is the absence of France. As an important ally and member of NATO, France's selective evasion is puzzling. This attitude may be the same as that of FranceMiddle Eastregional policies and interests, or France's dissatisfaction with the selective intervention of the United States. Whatever the reason, the absence in this ultimatum leaves a lot of room for imagination.
4. Absence of Middle Eastern countries
Surprisingly, in this joint statement, noMiddle EastThe state is involved. AlthoughSaudi Arabiaand the UAE with the HouthisArmedLong hostilities, but they did not sign this statement. This may be because:Middle EastThe state is dissatisfied with the United States' wooing and is unwilling to side with the United States against the Houthis. In addition, the moral card played by the Houthis also makes othersMiddle EastIt is difficult for the state to support the actions of the United States against the Houthis.
China has chosen not to sign the statement on this issue, but to defend itInternationalWaterway security, against attacks on civilian vessels. This shows that China is not only concerned about the problem of the Red Sea route, but also about the source of the problem - the Gaza Strip. China believes that addressing this issue requires comprehensive management, not just dealing with the Houthis. Otherwise, even if action is taken against the Houthis, it cannot be ruled out that other militant groups similar to the Houthis will emerge.
In general, this selective approach of US intervention does not solve the problem, and may even lead toMiddle EastFurther instability in the region. As a global power, the United States should heed China's advice as an old Chinese medicine practitioner and adopt a symptomatic approach to address the root causes of this Red Sea problem. Otherwise,Middle EastRegional conflicts are likely to spill over, bringing more fighting and instability. At the same time, it is worth noting that the United States, while exerting pressure on China, is trying to co-opt China in other waysInternationalissues of cooperation. Will this practice chill China's heart and make the old TCM doctor's view of the problem obscure?Only time will tell.