The Importance of Syrian Conflict7604014

Through the ongoing conflict in Syria relating to the Bashar Al-Assad forces and the rebel army it could possibly have already been observed that "Syrian conflict" has become one of the very most crucial cases to the world. Both Vladimir Putin and Obama are making their points in showing it is of their countries interests to do something. Therefore, it poses the question why the situation in Syria is indeed essential for Russia as well as the Usa.

Firstly, it's worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - It has access to Mediterranean and beyond and it is in the heart of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The first 2 of them have hostile relations especially underneath the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the conflict seemed very plausible. Syria is situated between those countries and Iran could be the strongest ally in the center East, which will make them an extremely situated near commercial establishments country. The final two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively close to Syria. What is important, is that destabilization of Syria as well as the large number of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly from the rebel army) might have influence on situation in those regions (Kuwait - that is extremely important since it has become the 4th biggest oil exporter for your USA in last 20 years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, that have already causing problems due to the activity of the extremist groups. Hence, both Russians (avoiding destabilization and increase 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 interest in the very center east) are extremely worried about the sponsor an orphan syria. Barack Obama feels more pressure than normal from your Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government which is supporting the rebel army right from the start), who emphasize the specter of Iran for the entire Middle East. The next, very important aspect may be the power over the med Sea. The Russian Naval Base in Tartus established in 1971 under agreement of Soviet Union and Syrian governments could be basically named since the only opposition to USA/NATO domination in the Med. In case there is failure of Bashar Al-Assad, a good Russian base could possibly be put under question with the new government. Furthermore, Putin would loss his only ally within the Middle-east region what is actually more, a return provider as Russia could be the biggest exporter of weaponry for Syria. Lastly, Obama follows the ideological superiority of USA over other countries and thus feels obligated to intervene in Syria. The conflict in Syria could be described not only as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, and also as being a conflict in the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure of the Syrian conflict will definitely have major influence on both relations between Russia and USA along with the way forward for the very center East.