The Atlanticists have arrived in Amman to sharpen western influence in West Asia, raising the specter of a potential ‘Arab–Israeli NATO’ and efforts to counter the region’s Resistance Axis.
The timing of NATO’s decision to establish a liaison office in Jordan earlier this month is far from coincidental, given the extraordinary turbulence rolling through West Asia.
This move aligns with the western military organization’s recent aggressive interventions in Libya and Ukraine, alongside ongoing involvement in Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Sudan, and the former Yugoslavia.
NATO’s actions illustrate a consistent pattern of interventionist policies by its member states, often flouting international law and exacerbating regional instability.
NATO’s strategic positioning in West Asia
NATO is now positioned in the heart of West Asia, specifically in Jordan, amidst the turbulence in Iraq, Syria, and occupied Palestine. Despite the robust presence of the US and western military and intelligence in the Hashemite Kingdom over the years, establishing a NATO office today suggests an urgent strategic necessity.
Many observers see this as either a preparation for a major war or a perception exercise aimed at deterrence, particularly in light of Iran’s Operation True Promise against the occupation state in April. However, It is worth noting that the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision to open the NATO liaison office in July 2023, several months before the Palestinian resistance’s Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on 7 October 2023.
But informed observers, including Jordanian analysts, could not separate NATO’s infiltration into the region from the unprecedented regional clash...
A Precursor to Regional Turmoil
Establishing the NATO office in Jordan – a first in the region – could be seen as the initial step toward deeper involvement in West Asian conflicts. As Jordanian strategic expert Munther al-Hawarat tells The Cradle:
Jordan wants to strengthen a diplomatic partnership in anticipation of developments in the region and also aspires to support NATO in many logistical operations, but why at this time? I believe that there is a possibility of dangerous developments and fears of a major regional war if a confrontation occurs between the occupation state and Hezbollah...
Hawarat adds that, given the possibility of further Iranian intervention in this conflict, “Jordan is a target area for future military operations if they occur, and therefore, NATO wants to establish some form of deterrence.”
But the scene is broader than just Jordan. Hawarat explains:
The major, clear, and broad message that NATO wants to send is that we are here, and in any major conflict in the region, NATO as an alliance will be a part of it and will not abandon the region to any party, whether it is Iran, Russia, or even China. However, the alliance is still interested in the Middle East region and still sees it as a hotbed of regional conflicts that may lead to an international conflict. If things go towards a military confrontation, NATO will be active in this conflict, and therefore, it will stand in the face of any military challenge practiced by any regional party.
With the exception of Israel, of course.
🔗SOURCE ➡️ The Cradle
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