Kissinger once said: There are three countries that the United States cannot sanction, and one of them cannot be sanctioned by anyone.

When it comes to international relations, Kissinger, this old fox, has a very thorough understanding of the situation. He once said: Although the United States imposes sanctions on this and that at every turn, there are three countries that it dares not even touch, and one of them cannot be sanctioned by anyone.

Once these words were spoken, people became even more curious. So which three kingdoms are these?

Let's talk about Saudi Arabia first. This Middle Eastern giant is extremely powerful. It holds 16% of the world's oil reserves and supplies 11% of the total oil to the global market every day. It is like holding the "energy lifeline" of the global economy.

What’s interesting is that the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States is really hard to understand. On the surface, the relationship seems good, but Saudi Arabia has never been the kind of country that allows itself to be manipulated by others.

Take the petrodollar settlement system for example. It is one of the important pillars of the US dollar hegemony, and Saudi Arabia plays a key role in it.

In the thrilling "oil crisis" of the 1970s, Saudi Arabia's move directly made the United States taste what "energy panic" is. At that time, Saudi Arabia took the lead in imposing an oil embargo, which caused global oil prices to soar.

The consequences of this incident were not small. The US economy was in a state of panic. Inflation and economic recession came together to create "stagflation". Wall Street was on a roller coaster ride every day, and the stock market crash made people panic.

Since then, the United States has completely understood one thing: Saudi Arabia, the "oil tycoon", cannot be offended.

Saudi Arabia has also been trying new tricks in recent years. They are no longer satisfied with simply exporting oil, and are beginning to think about how to use this advantage to do more.

This is like being a shrewd businessman, not only relying on selling goods, but also finding new ways to make money.

As for the second country that Kissinger mentioned that the United States dare not sanction - Israel, there are many more tricks involved.

We must first talk about the Jewish community in the United States. This community is not only large in number, but also contains a lot of "high-end" talents.

In the big cities of the United States, the Jewish community has almost become synonymous with the elite class. Take New York for example, the proportion of Jews in the city's population is as high as 30%, which is really shocking.

What is even more interesting is that American Jews are particularly fond of participating in politics. They are not the kind of people who only care about making money for themselves, but actively participate in American political life.

Looking at the history of Israel after its founding, the United States has been providing a lot of support to Israel. But this is not something Israel has done for the United States. To put it bluntly, it is the influence of American Jews that is at work.

More importantly, if the US government really wants to take action against Israel, it will stir up a hornet's nest. The influence of American Jews is no joke. From Wall Street to Hollywood, from the media to academia, they are present. Once they speak out collectively, it will not be a good scene.

Interestingly, this influence continues to grow, like an ever-escalating "protection umbrella", making Israel's position in the United States increasingly stable.

The third country that the United States dares not impose sanctions on is an unexpected choice - the Vatican.

This is not only the residence of the Pope, but also the "headquarters" of the global Catholic Church. In the hearts of more than one billion Catholics around the world, this is a holy place of faith and a spiritual home.

Interestingly, the Vatican's diplomatic network is not to be underestimated. As a UN observer, it has established diplomatic relations with more than 180 countries.

From Latin America to Africa, from Asia to Oceania, Catholicism can be seen everywhere. It is like an invisible network covering the whole world, which can mobilize the powerful force of faith at any time.

Take the Pope's visit, for example. It is not an ordinary diplomatic visit, but a major event that attracts global attention. The Pope's statement on international hot issues can often trigger a chain reaction.

The influence of the Vatican is based on faith. It is like an invisible force that does not require an army or economic sanctions, but its influence can penetrate into every aspect of society.

In international relations, true strength is not necessarily military or economic, but sometimes an invisible influence. This may be the deep reason why Kissinger included these countries in the "non-sanctionable" list.