The Importance of Syrian Conflict5956802

Through the ongoing conflict in Syria between your Bashar Al-Assad forces along with the rebel army it might have been observed that "Syrian conflict" became one of the very crucial cases to the world. Both Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama have made their points in showing it's in their countries interests to do something. Therefore, it poses the issue why your situation in Syria is so important for Russia and the U . s ..

Firstly, it can be worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - It's access to Med and is in the center of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The very first two of them have hostile relations especially under the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the conflict seemed very plausible. Syria is situated between those countries and Iran is the strongest ally in the centre East, that make them a very situated near commercial establishments country. The past two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively near to Syria. What is important, is always that destabilization of Syria and also the large number of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly constitute the rebel army) may have affect situation in those regions (Kuwait - that's vitally important because it continues to be the final biggest oil exporter for your USA in last 15 years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, who have already causing problems because of 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 fascination with the guts east) can be extremely interested in the syrian crisis charity. Obama feels a lot of pressure from your 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 2nd, essential aspect could be the charge of the Mediterranean Sea. The Russian Naval Base in Tartus established in 1971 under agreement of Ussr and Syrian governments may be basically named as the only opposition to USA/NATO domination in the Mediterranean Sea. In case of failure of Bashar Al-Assad, the use of Russian base may be put under question from the new government. Furthermore, Putin would loss his only ally in the Middle-east region what is actually more, a return provider as Russia will 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 merely as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, but also as being a conflict over the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure of the Syrian conflict will definitely have major affect both relations between Russia and USA and the desolate man the very center East.