The world implicitly recognizes that Iran has sovereignty
in the Persian Strait. China together with Russia is acknowledging this by
implication. Most European countries are fairly silent on this issue but tend
to go with China – Russia duo. Friedrich Merz of Germany is the odd man out.
In an earlier occasion, German Chancellor Friedrich
Merz has plainly rejected taking sides militarily or voicing support to US as
there is no core interest of Germany under risk. Bedsides this conflict does
not come under the NATO coordination either. Put it other way, Germany eschewed direct participation.
Recent pronouncements by Merz takes a 360 degree
turn. Germany voiced opposition to Iran for her military actions in and around
Hormuz Strait and treated it as threat to maritime security, freedom of
navigation and interfering with international trade. Furthermore, Germany demanded Iran to allow free
passage to both commercial and military vehicles without these being
subjected to any harm’s way.
The bombshell came just now. Merz declared that he
is ready to help US in her effort to unblock the Strait diplomatically, failing which militarily. Merz
demanded Iran to do the following:
1. Iran must settle matters at the negotiating table
2. Iran must not dilly dally as regards to the urgent matter of unblocking Hormuz
3. Iran should stop holding the region and the globe hostage
4. Iran must dismantle her nuclear programme be it is for civil or military purposes
5. Finally, Iran must not attack Israel at all.
My Take
1. Friedrich Merz see the writing on the wall that he is on the way out as his support base is shrinking and AfD is gaining
2. German establishment must come to terms with the fact Similar to German tribes Iranians are Aryans and are excellent fighters and administrators
3. Both China & Russia on board with North Korea lending side support to make Iran as the Fourth centre of activity. Of course, America is one of the powers but neither Germany nor India has this covetous stake
4. Iran is ranked fourth in terms of natural resources within her borders.
5. The Eurasian chessboard cannot function without Iran being roped in.
6. Not only that, Iran is indispensable partner for the multi polar world
7. German destiny is inter-wined with both West European landmass and
the global south.
German leaders including Friedrich Merz must
navigate strategy amid geoeconomics by siding with Iran and not fighting against her.
Cheers!
Muthu Ashraff Rajulu
Strategy Adviser
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