Zimmermann sent the message through the U.S. State Department because he considered the U.S. to be neutral.
This means that he considered the U.S. to be unbiased in the situation, a neutral party who would not take sides in the matter. By choosing a neutral party, he believed the State Department would deliver the message without delay.
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Condition wherein the state is faced with threats and dangers emanating from different sources
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