US Secretary of DefenseAustin plucked up courage in his bed and prepared to strike at the Houthis, however, their plan turned out to be defeated by the British before the operation. This has made the US side feel very disappointed and angry. Britain took public action to justify itself, saying that the leak had no impact on the entire operation. However, it has to be said that Britain's move is also to show weakness in response to the pressure from the United States. However, one can't help but question whether the original multiple calls would still be meaningful if they had known earlier that they would be betrayed. While more than a dozen countries have responded to the US call, only the UK has taken action. Recently, Britain also publicly issued an ultimatum to the Houthis, claiming to carry out naval and air strikes. But at a critical moment, Britain chose to betray the United States and leaked the news to the outside world. What does this treachery and self-interest say about the fact that it has been seen twice in Britain in a month? I think it is likely that Britain does not want to get involved in the complex Middle East situation. After all, anti-American consciousness in the Middle East, as well as around the world, is awakening, thoughThe Western worldI don't want to admit it, but this trend cannot be stopped. Britain may also want to leave a way back for itself. In other words, while Britain will respond positively to the call of the United States, they will back down when the time really comes to use force. The contradictions in this behavior also reveal that British "loyalty" is only superficial. On the other hand, the UK's starting point is based on the consideration of its own strength. Europe's economy has fallen into a quagmire due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the shortcomings in military production capacity have been completely exposed, and Britain may not be able to stand alone. Now, drawing itself into the bloody Middle East, Britain is not far from destruction. In that case, the best thing to do is to make do with less. What's more, in the face of the Houthis, a dangerous element, there is little chance that Britain will retreat completely. A shoeed nobleman or a barefoot pauper, which one dares to fight each other? Rather than facing the threat of American hegemony, Britain would rather choose to "eat well" than "die". Therefore, the leakage of the news is actually a kind of "self-help" behavior of the United Kingdom. Clearly, this time the anger was not the only oneU.S. military, Biden also has two more troubles because of this: first, as the leader of the United States, he cannot control his alliance, and the title of the United States has become a kind of "decoration". After all,The Western worldThe reason why it can be cohesive depends to a large extent on the deterrence of the United States. Now, the wholeThe Western worldFacing internal and external troubles. Second, Britain swayed from side to side, and although it was ostensibly firmly on the side of the United States, it was secretly prepared to defend itself by fleeing. Perhaps one day, the United States will become the scapegoat of Britain. Arguably, the credibility of America's allies stops there. Compared with the initial "refusal" of France, Italy and Spain, Britain's "riot operation" is obviously more survival-conscious. It is worth mentioning that Britain has a similar "zeal" in the Asia-Pacific region, and in the event of a real conflict, they may run away faster. They have suffered losses, so now they are focusing on "their own family". No wonderU.S. militaryAngry, after all, they have been pushing their allies into the fire pit, but they have been able to get out of it with their whole body. And now, Britain is doing the opposite, how can this be done? The only thing that can be said is,U.S. militaryIt's better to learn to take control of your emotions sooner rather than later.
For the United States, Britain's betrayal was just one of the many dilemmas they faced. The stability and reliability of the Western alliance as a whole is being seriously tested. On the one hand, the United States has been responsible for the security of Western countries for the past few decades, ensuring the stability and prosperity of these countries. However, withInternationalThe situation is changing, and the degree of dependence of Western countries on the United States is gradually decreasing. Some allies are beginning to reassess their relationship with the United States and seek to maximize their own interests. Not only does this pose a threat to U.S. influence, but it also creates more trouble for U.S. leaders.
On the other hand, the United States is inInternationalThe inadmissibility of affairs is also a concern for allies. Unilateralism during the Trump ** period and forInternationalThe indifference of the organization has had a certain negative impact on the credibility of the United States. Even as Biden has tried to repair relations with the United States since taking office, his previous actions have left indelible doubts on his allies. Allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States is still a reliable partner and deserves its continued full support.
Against this backdrop, Britain's betrayal is only one of the more prominent problems facing the United States. Some other allies have also shown hesitation and suspicion of the United States. Countries such as France, Italy, and Spain have publicly expressed their opposition and dissatisfaction with the U.S. leadership. This shows that there are deep problems in the alliance relationship of the United States, which need to be deeply reflected and repaired.
The betrayal and unreliable alliance relationship suffered by the United States this time has undoubtedly brought great difficulties and challenges to the United States. However, we cannot simply blame the betrayal of our allies, which is also a concentrated manifestation of some of America's own problems. The United States over the past few decadesInternationalThere is a strong leadership role in the transaction, but this leadership also has some negative consequences.
On the one hand, the United States should rethink its own attitudes and behavior in its alliances. Over the past few years, the United States has been unilateralism and rightInternationalThe organization's lack of attention has weakened the credibility and influence of the United States. The United States needs to rebuild trust and cooperation with its allies and prove its reliability and worth with real actions.
On the other hand, the United States also needs to take it seriouslyInternationalThe changing situation and the independent choice of the allies. The world is changing, and it is becoming more and more important for countries to pursue their own interests. The United States cannot force its allies to submit completely to its will, but should respect their choices and engage in dialogue with them on an equal footing. It is only through cooperation and consensus that strong alliances can be built to address global challenges.
Finally, the United States should also learn from this experience and strengthen its own strength and independence. Only in the economy,Militaryand science and technology, so that they can better protect their own interests and attract the support of allies. The United States needs to get rid of its dependence on its allies and establish itself as a strong position.
In short, the United States faces many challenges and dilemmas in its relations with its allies. The unreliability and betrayal of allies is infuriating, but it is also a reflection of some of America's own problems. The United States needs to rethink its role and attitudes in the alliance and make adjustments and changes to build a stronger and more reliable alliance. At the same time, the United States also needs to strengthen its own strength and independence to cope with changes and challenges in the world.