The Importance of Syrian Conflict6750179

Throughout the ongoing conflict in Syria between your Bashar Al-Assad forces as well as the rebel army it could have already been observed that "Syrian conflict" has become one of the most crucial cases to the world. Both Vladimir Putin and Obama are making their points in showing that it is within their countries interests to do something. Therefore, it poses the question why the specific situation in Syria can be so important for Russia and also the U . s ..

Firstly, it really is worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - It's usage of Mediterranean Sea which is in the center of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The very first a pair of them have hostile relations and especially under the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the conflict seemed very plausible. Syria is located between those countries and Iran is strongest ally at the center East, that make them a very strategically located country. The very last two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively all-around Syria. What's important, is that destabilization of Syria and also the large number of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly make up the rebel army) may have affect situation in those regions (Kuwait - which is essential as it has been the final biggest oil exporter for that USA in last fifteen years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, who have already causing problems due to the activity of the company's extremist groups. Hence, both Russians (avoiding destabilization while increasing of influence of extremist groups in Caucasian states - mostly Chechen groups, who will be actually Muslim) and USA (supporting Israel against Iran and protecting their economic interest in the very center east) can be extremely worried about the sponsor an orphan syria. Obama feels more pressure than normal from the Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government which is supporting the rebel army right away), who emphasize the threat of Iran for the complete Middle East. The other, very essential aspect may be the control of the med Sea. The Russian Naval Base in Tartus established in 1971 under agreement of Ussr and Syrian governments can be basically named because the only opposition to USA/NATO domination within the Med. In the event of failure of Bashar Al-Assad, the existence of Russian base may be put under question through the new government. Furthermore, Putin would loss his only ally in the Middle-east region what is actually 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 and so feels obligated to intervene in Syria. The conflict in Syria may be described not simply as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, and also being a conflict over the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure of the Syrian conflict will surely have major effect on both relations between Russia and USA as well as the future of the center East.