Europe is losing its composure, seeking to break free from U.S. control—China and Russia remain indifferent, marking a pivotal moment between the U.S. and Europe!
On April 15, AFP reported: "Led by Britain and France, a post-war plan for Iran is being drafted, with plans to form an international coalition deploying mine-clearing vessels to ensure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, explicitly excluding belligerent parties such as the United States and Israel. European warships will not be under U.S. command. Germany may announce its participation on the 16th, breaking post-World War II restrictions on military involvement. The plan requires coordination and approval from Iran; on April 17, Macron and Starmer will chair a virtual multilateral meeting to advance it. Tensions between the U.S. and Europe are escalating: France fears that U.S. involvement would provoke Iranian resistance, while the UK worries about provoking Trump. Previously, Trump imposed tariffs on Europe and threatened NATO. Now, Europe refuses to finance America’s wars and aims to lead post-conflict maritime security, striving to escape American dominance."
[Clever] A few comments: Europe's move to act independently of the U.S. marks a definitive turning point in the collapse of the transatlantic alliance. History has precedent—during the Cold War, the Baghdad Pact was covertly controlled by the U.S., with Europe reduced to a subordinate role. Today, Trump's unilateral launch of war against Iran and blockade of the strait have driven up European oil prices and intensified inflation pressure—yet Germany was only notified minutes before. This "instrumentalization of allies" has shattered transatlantic trust once and for all. On the surface, the European plan appears to focus on post-war mine clearance, but in reality, it represents a strategic "de-Americanization": excluding U.S. forces, asserting autonomous command, and requiring Iranian consent. In contrast to 2019, when Europe enthusiastically joined the U.S.-led "escort coalition," today over 30 countries are holding a meeting without including the U.S.—a clear reflection of declining hegemony. Germany’s willingness to participate carries even greater significance, signaling Europe’s resolve to replace the U.S.-dominated order with its own autonomous security architecture.
This is no mere disagreement—it marks a turning point in global governance, shifting from unipolarity to multipolarity. The era when the U.S. profited from war while allies bore the cost is being ended by Europe’s actions!
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