The need for Syrian Conflict8999454

Through the ongoing conflict in Syria between the Bashar Al-Assad forces and the rebel army it might have already been observed that "Syrian conflict" has become one of the most crucial cases for your world. Both Vladimir Putin and Obama have made their points in showing it is within their countries interests to behave. Therefore, it poses the question why the situation in Syria can be so essential for Russia and the United States of America.

Firstly, it really is worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - It has use of Mediterranean Sea and it is in the center of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The 1st two 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 could be the strongest ally at the center East, that make them an incredibly strategically located country. The very last two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively near to Syria. What's important, is destabilization of Syria as well as the great number of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly constitute the rebel army) might have impact on situation in those regions (Kuwait - that is very important as it may be the fourth biggest oil exporter for that USA in last 15 years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, which may 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, who're actually Muslim) and USA (supporting Israel against Iran and protecting their economic desire for the very center east) can be extremely interested in the syrian crisis charity. Barack 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 specter of Iran for the whole Middle East. The 2nd, important aspect may be the charge of the Mediterranean Sea. The Russian Naval Base in Tartus established in 1971 under agreement of Soviet Union and Syrian governments can be basically named because only opposition to USA/NATO domination over the Med. In the case of failure of Bashar Al-Assad, a good Russian base might be put under question by the new government. Moreover, Putin would loss his only ally inside 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 so feels obligated to intervene in Syria. The conflict in Syria might be described not just as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, and also as being a conflict on the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure with the Syrian conflict will surely have major effect on both relations between Russia and USA along with the future of the Middle East.