The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is intensifying, and the role of the United States in it is becoming increasingly obvious. On the one hand, it acquiesces in Israel's actions, while on the other hand, it falsely claims to support the two-state solution. However, an unexpected event occurred – an unexpected leak of a closed-door meeting of G20 foreign ministers revealed the isolation of the United States. The meeting, which was supposed to be a platform for foreign ministers to communicate privately, was captured by a handful of journalists in the criticism of allies against the United States on the Gaza issue, highlighting the differences between the United States and its allies in the Middle East. France, Germany and other European countries have also taken a series of unusual moves against the United States, hinting at divisions within the Western camp. The rift in US hegemony seems to be becoming more and more apparent, and its so-called "nuclear umbrella" is also facing challenges.
In the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the United States' statement has been controversial. Its support for Israel contrasts sharply with its statements on the two-state solution. However, the G20 foreign ministers' meeting exposed the embarrassing position of the United States in the international arena. The unexpectedly condemnation of the United States by allies such as South Africa and Australia in a closed-door meeting** shows that the gap between the United States and its allies is gradually deepening.
The allies' attacks on the United States are not accidental, but rather a long-standing rift. France's willingness to engage in "nuclear sharing" seems to be a warning attempt to break free from US control. European countries are beginning to question the influence of the United States, and tensions within the Western world are becoming more apparent. The United States, which was once full of self-confidence in its hegemonic position, is being challenged from within.
Unexpectedly, Germany has doubts about the choice of NATO's new secretary general. Von der Leyen's long-standing compromise attitude towards the United States has raised doubts in Germany. European countries have begun to choose to express dissent in the face of US hegemony, which shows the intensification of disputes within the Western world.
France's attitude on the nuclear issue is beginning to loosen somewhat, and Macron has repeatedly expressed his willingness to share nuclear weapons. Such a move is reminiscent of France's attempt to break free from US control over nuclear ** and strengthen its position by owning nuclear ** on its own. Under the pattern dominated by the United States, Europe has begun to have a sense of self-protection, and its dependence on the United States is constantly weakening.
Germany's opposition to NATO's new secretary general is even more concerning. Von der Leyen has always complied with the wishes of the United States, but has been explicitly opposed by Scholz of Germany. This divergence of views has exposed the differences within European countries in the face of the United States, and they no longer blindly obey the dictates of the United States.
In the Western world, some countries are beginning to show signs of change in the face of American hegemony. The rift between the allies is slowly widening, and the internal antagonism within the Western world is gradually emerging, which brings certain challenges to the US hegemonic system.
U.S. support for Israel stands in stark contrast to the condemnation of many allies, showing divisions within the Western world. The G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting made people realize that the United States' position in the international arena is not secure. The Western world is in a turbulent period, with the rift between allies widening and US hegemony in jeopardy.
In international relations, the entanglement of interests between countries is complex and far-reaching. The rift between the allies has exposed to some extent the discord within the Western world. As the world's largest economy, the hegemony of the United States is being threatened from within, and this may be a new historical turning point.
Changes in alliances often mark changes in the international order, and the current divisions and rifts within the Western world may be a harbinger of a new world pattern that is about to take shape. As a world power, the hegemony of the United States is being challenged internally and externally, and how to deal with this challenge and safeguard its own interests will become an important issue facing the United States. In future international relations, the interaction between countries will become more complex and changeable, and more diplomatic wisdom and strategic foresight will be needed to maintain the stability and peace of the international order.