In recent years, the U.S. presence in the Middle East has waned. United States**The rapid demonstration of support for Israel in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict was expressed by some countries. In order to further show its support for Israel, the United States mobilized a two-carrier lineup to demonstrate against Israel, but this move was not widely recognized in the Middle East.
Recently, Yemen'sHouthi armed groupsFrequent attacks on surface ships located in the Red Sea region, and even attacks on American Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers. AlthoughU.S. militarySuccessfully intercepted several times beforeHouthi armed groupsLaunchedDronesand ballistic missiles, but ** reports show,Houthi armed groupsStill targetedU.S. militaryThe ship and the surrounding merchant ships launched an attack. Just one day, at least 4DronesContinuous flight towardsU.S. militaryThe Arleigh Burke-class missile destroyer, fortunatelyU.S. militarySuccessfully intercepted theseDrones。However, this chain of interceptions caused huge losses to the United States. In order to reduce this high cost, the United States has tried to invite more allies to participate in escort operations in the Red Sea. Although the UK and France etcNATO membershipIt has joined the operation and achieved real combat results, but countries such as Australia have refused to participate.
In recent years, Australia has conducted a large number ofMilitaryLet's go. However, Australia has chosen to reject the US escort in the Red Sea. Australia did not send its ownCorvetteWent to the Red Sea to participate in a joint escort operation with the United States. There are two main reasons behind this decision. First of all, AustraliaCorvetteThe limited range made it difficult to successfully complete the mission to the Red Sea. Secondly, Australia'sCorvetteIn terms of air defense operations withU.S. militaryThere is a gap compared to the Arleigh Burke-class missile destroyers. As a result, Australia's participation has had little real effect other than brushing up on its presence.
Houthi armed groupsUsed in recent yearsDronesLaunch an attack on enemy targets. theseDronesFlexible and mobile, with a certain combat effectiveness. And in the Red Sea region,Houthi armed groupsRightU.S. militaryThe strike operations carried out by the ships show that they have a certain threat capability. However, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers of the United States are capable of interceptionDronesand has already successfully intercepted many timesHouthi armed groupsLaunchedDrones。In the process of interception, the United States used Standard II anti-aircraft missiles, which also made the cost of interception relatively high. Therefore, the United States is trying to invite more countries to participate in escort operations in the Red Sea in order to share the high cost of air defense operations.
Australia's choice not to participate in the Red Sea escort operation indicates that they have a different view of the United States' strategic calculations. From Australia's point of view, dispatchCorvetteGetting to the Red Sea is not an easy task, as the voyage is limited and AustralianCorvetteAir defense combat capabilities are insufficient. In addition, Australia's refusal to participate in the escort operation is also to put the United States aside in order to protect its independence and national interests. For the United States, the Red Sea is an important strategic region, and they are trying to reduce the cost of air defense operations by inviting more allies to participate in escort operations and further consolidate their presence in the Middle East.
The diminishing presence of the United States in the Middle East is closely related to American policies and actions. The handling of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, support for Israel, and security issues in the Red Sea region have all had an impact on the image of the United States in the Middle East. The United States tried to show with a two-carrier lineupMilitarystrength, but it is not widely recognized by all parties. InHouthi armed groupsFrequently activatedDronesUnder the attack,U.S. militaryThe Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers were under tremendous pressure, and every time they interceptedDronesIt's all costly. Faced with this situation, the United States tried to invite more allies to participate in escort operations in order to relieve the pressure on air defense operations.
Australia's decision not to participate in escort operations in the Red Sea fully demonstrates its pursuit of its own national interests and the safeguarding of its independence. Australia's decision to refuse to participate, given the limitations of the frigate's range and anti-aircraft combat capabilities, also reminds the United States of the need to more carefully balance national interests and realities when formulating strategies. The United States should be aware that unilaterallyMilitaryThe demonstrations cannot change the actual situation in the Middle East, but need to cooperate with all parties to jointly promote regional peace and stability.
Finally, the situation in the Middle East is complex and volatile, and countries such as the United States and Australia need to make informed decisions based on a comprehensive consideration of national interests and risks. Only through equality, cooperation and exchanges can we establish a long-term stable order in the Middle East and achieve common prosperity and development.