The significance of Syrian Conflict2582848

Through the ongoing conflict in Syria between the Bashar Al-Assad forces as well as the rebel army it could possibly are already observed that "Syrian conflict" has become one of the very most crucial cases to the world. Both Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama have made their points in showing it's within their countries interests to do something. Therefore, it poses the question why the problem in Syria is so very important to Russia along with the United States of America.

Firstly, it really is worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - It's access to Mediterranean Sea which is in the center of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The 1st a couple of them have hostile relations and also within the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the conflict seemed very plausible. Syria is found between those countries and Iran could be the strongest ally in the Middle East, that make them a really strategically located country. The final two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively near Syria. It is important, is that destabilization of Syria and the many Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly make up the rebel army) could have effect on situation in those regions (Kuwait - which can be vitally important since it has been the fourth biggest oil exporter to the USA in last 15 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, that are actually Muslim) and USA (supporting Israel against Iran and protecting their economic desire for the guts east) are incredibly concerned about the help syria. Obama feels a lot of pressure in the Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government that is supporting the rebel army right away), who emphasize the threat of Iran for the complete Middle East. The other, important aspect is the control 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 because the only opposition to USA/NATO domination in the Mediterranean Sea. In case of failure of Bashar Al-Assad, the existence of Russian base could be put under question from the new government. Moreover, Putin would loss his only ally within the Middle-east region and what's more, a profit 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 could be described not simply as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, but also as a conflict within the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure in the Syrian conflict will surely have major effect on both relations between Russia and USA along with the way forward for the guts East.