The significance of Syrian Conflict4916030

Throughout the ongoing conflict in Syria involving the Bashar Al-Assad forces and the rebel army it may have been observed that "Syrian conflict" has become one of the very most crucial cases for that world. Both Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama have made their points in showing that it's inside their countries interests to act. Therefore, it poses the issue why the situation in Syria is so important for Russia as well as the United states.

Firstly, it is worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - They have access to Med which is in the Middle of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The initial a couple of them have hostile relations and particularly under the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the conflict seemed very plausible. Syria is found between those countries and Iran is their strongest ally in the centre East, which make them an extremely strategically located country. The last two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively near Syria. What is important, is that destabilization of Syria and also the great number of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly form the rebel army) could have impact on situation in those regions (Kuwait - that's extremely important as it continues to be the fourth biggest oil exporter for your USA in last many years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, who have already causing problems due to activity of its extremist groups. Hence, both Russians (avoiding destabilization and increase of influence of extremist groups in Caucasian states - mostly Chechen groups, who are actually Muslim) and USA (supporting Israel against Iran and protecting their economic desire for the center east) are really worried about the syrian crisis charity. Barack Obama feels more pressure than normal through the Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government that's supporting the rebel army right from the start), who emphasize the specter of Iran for the entire Middle East. The other, very important aspect is the power over the Mediterranean Sea. The Russian Naval Base in Tartus established in 1971 under agreement of Soviet Union and Syrian governments might be basically named since the only opposition to USA/NATO domination on the Med. In case of failure of Bashar Al-Assad, a good Russian base may be put under question through the new government. Additionally, Putin would loss his only ally in the Middle-east region and what's more, money provider as Russia could be the biggest exporter of weaponry for Syria. Lastly, Barack Obama follows the ideological superiority of USA over other countries thereby feels obligated to intervene in Syria. The conflict in Syria could be described not just as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, but in addition being a conflict within the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure with the Syrian conflict is sure to have major impact on both relations between Russia and USA and the future of the guts East.