The value of Syrian Conflict1525494

Throughout the ongoing conflict in Syria involving 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 for that world. Both Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama are making their points in showing it is of their countries interests to behave. Therefore, it poses the issue why the problem in Syria can be so very important to Russia as well as the U . s ..

Firstly, it's worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - They have access to Med and is also during four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The very first a pair of them have hostile relations especially underneath the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the conflict seemed very plausible. Syria can be found between those countries and Iran is the strongest ally in the center East, that make them a really strategically located country. The very last two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively near to Syria. What's important, is that destabilization of Syria along with the many Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly constitute the rebel army) could have effect on situation in those regions (Kuwait - that is vitally important because it has been the fourth biggest oil exporter for that USA in last fifteen years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, that have already causing problems due to 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're actually Muslim) and USA (supporting Israel against Iran and protecting their economic desire for the center east) are incredibly concerned about the help syria. Barack Obama feels a lot of pressure from the Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government which is supporting the rebel army in the first place), who emphasize the threat of Iran for the whole Middle East. The 2nd, important aspect will be 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 within the Mediterranean Sea. In the event of failure of Bashar Al-Assad, the existence of Russian base may be put under question through the new government. In addition, Putin would loss his only ally from the Middle-east region and what is more, a profit provider as Russia is the biggest exporter of weaponry for Syria. Lastly, Barack Obama follows the ideological superiority of USA over other countries and thus feels obligated to intervene in Syria. The conflict in Syria can be described not only as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, but in addition as being a conflict within the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure in the Syrian conflict is sure to have major impact on both relations between Russia and USA and the future of the center East.