The Importance of Syrian Conflict261290
In the ongoing conflict in Syria relating to the Bashar Al-Assad forces and also the rebel army it could possibly have been observed that "Syrian conflict" has become one of the most crucial cases for that world. Both Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama made their points in showing that it's of their countries interests to do something. Therefore, it poses the issue why the specific situation in Syria can be so important for Russia and also the United States of America.
Firstly, it's worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - They have use of Mediterranean and beyond and is in the Middle of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The initial 2 of them have hostile relations especially beneath 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, which can make them a very situated near commercial establishments country.
The very last two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively close to Syria. The most important thing, is always that destabilization of Syria as well as the large number of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly make up the rebel army) could have impact on situation in those regions (Kuwait - which can be very important because it continues to be your fourth biggest oil exporter for the USA in last 15 years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, that have already causing problems as a result of activity of the extremist groups. Hence, both Russians (avoiding destabilization and increase 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 curiosity about the Middle east) can be extremely worried about the syrian refugees charity. Obama feels more pressure than normal from the Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government that's supporting the rebel army from the beginning), who emphasize the threat of Iran for the whole Middle East.
The other, essential aspect will 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 because only opposition to USA/NATO domination on the Med. In case there is failure of Bashar Al-Assad, the existence of Russian base might be put under question through the new government. Additionally, Putin would loss his only ally within the Middle-east region what is actually more, money 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 simply as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, but in addition as a conflict in the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure in the Syrian conflict will surely have major affect both relations between Russia and USA along with the way ahead for the center East.
