The significance of Syrian Conflict7263942

During the ongoing conflict in Syria between the Bashar Al-Assad forces and also the rebel army it might have already been observed that "Syrian conflict" has become one of the very crucial cases for that world. Both Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama made their points in showing that it's in their countries interests some thing. Therefore, it poses the question why the specific situation in Syria is so necessary for Russia as well as the Usa.

Firstly, it is worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - It has use of Mediterranean and beyond and it is during four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The initial a couple of them have hostile relations and especially beneath 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 Middle East, which can make them a really situated near commercial establishments country. The last two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively near Syria. What is important, is always that destabilization of Syria along with the large number of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly from the rebel army) might have affect situation in those regions (Kuwait - which can be very important as it has become your fourth biggest oil exporter for that USA in last many years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, which have already causing problems due to activity of the extremist groups. Hence, both Russians (avoiding destabilization and increase 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 fascination with the very center east) are really concerned about the help syria. Obama feels a lot of pressure in the Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government which is supporting the rebel army right from the start), who emphasize the threat of Iran for the whole Middle East. The next, important aspect will be the control of the Mediterranean Sea. The Russian Naval Base in Tartus established in 1971 under agreement of Soviet Union and Syrian governments may be basically named because only opposition to USA/NATO domination on the Mediterranean and beyond. In case of failure of Bashar Al-Assad, a good Russian base might be put under question from the new government. Additionally, Putin would loss his only ally within the Middle-east region and what is more, an income 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 thus feels obligated to intervene in Syria. The conflict in Syria may be described not merely as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, but additionally being a conflict over the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure with the Syrian conflict is sure to have major effect on both relations between Russia and USA as well as the way ahead for the Middle East.