The value of Syrian Conflict8991055

Throughout the ongoing conflict in Syria between the Bashar Al-Assad forces along with the rebel army it could possibly have already been observed that "Syrian conflict" has become one of the extremely crucial cases to the world. Both Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama make their points in showing it's of their countries interests to behave. Therefore, it poses the issue why the specific situation in Syria is really essential for Russia along with the United states.

Firstly, it's worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - It has usage of Med and it is in the center of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The very first two of them have hostile relations especially beneath the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the conflict seemed very plausible. Syria is found between those countries and Iran is their strongest ally at the center East, that make them an extremely situated near commercial establishments country. The last two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively close to Syria. It is important, is always that destabilization of Syria and also the large number of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly make up the rebel army) might have impact on situation in those regions (Kuwait - that is essential as it has been the fourth biggest oil exporter for the USA in last many years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, which have already causing problems due to the activity of its extremist groups. Hence, both Russians (avoiding destabilization while increasing of influence of extremist groups in Caucasian states - mostly Chechen groups, that are actually Muslim) and USA (supporting Israel against Iran and protecting their economic curiosity about the guts east) are really worried about the syrian crisis charity. Barack Obama feels more pressure than normal from the Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government that's supporting the rebel army in the first place), who emphasize the threat of Iran for the whole Middle East. The 2nd, very important aspect could be the control of the Mediterranean Sea. The Russian Naval Base in Tartus established in 1971 under agreement of Soviet Union and Syrian governments might be basically named as the only opposition to USA/NATO domination on the Med. In the event of failure of Bashar Al-Assad, the existence of Russian base could be put under question from the new government. Furthermore, Putin would loss his only ally from the Middle-east region what is more, an income provider as Russia will 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 might be described not just as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, but also like a conflict on the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure of the Syrian conflict will certainly have major affect both relations between Russia and USA along with the way ahead for the Middle East.