BANGKOK, March 24. /TASS/. Not needing to serve as the "world’s policeman" anymore, the United States is taking a pragmatic approach to its geopolitical relations, seeing more benefit in prioritizing relations with Russia than NATO countries and Ukraine, Thai political analyst Phongphan Chansugree told TASS.
"It is no coincidence that the US has prioritized its relations with Russia than with NATO countries and Ukraine. All the individuals in President Donald Trump's entourage come from the business world and understand the shifts going on in global politics. Today, the global financial system is evolving, and America’s role as the 'world policeman' has become obsolete. A strong military presence can no longer ensure the stability of the American economy as it once did. The BRICS group, which holds significant influence in the energy and consumer markets, is increasingly asserting itself on the global stage," he explained.
Chansugree emphasized that taking an adversarial position towards Russia does European countries no good, as they cannot remain competitive in the international market without access to Russian resources.
"Europe has historically benefited from its cooperation with Russia by utilizing affordable energy and accessible raw materials. Russia has always been a key factor in Europe’s success, and this dependence dates back centuries. Today, without energy and raw materials from Russia, European industry would face insurmountable costs and be unable to compete effectively in the global market," he asserted.
Furthermore, Chansugree noted that when the conflict in Ukraine escalated in 2022, "the toughest sanctions in the history of the world were imposed on Russia, yet they failed to have a significant impact." "This was no accident. Russia had adequately prepared for such sanctions by establishing import substitution processes after 2014," he added.