The Importance of Syrian Conflict6889284

Through the ongoing conflict in Syria involving 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 the world. Both Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama make their points in showing that it's of their countries interests to do something. Therefore, it poses the question why the problem in Syria is really important for Russia and the United States of America.

Firstly, it's worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - It has usage of Mediterranean Sea which is in the Middle of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The initial a pair of them have hostile relations especially under the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the conflict seemed very plausible. Syria can be found between those countries and Iran is strongest ally in the center East, which will make them a very situated near commercial establishments country. The very last two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively near Syria. What is important, is destabilization of Syria as well as the great number of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly from the rebel army) may have affect situation in those regions (Kuwait - which can be essential since it continues to be the final biggest oil exporter for that USA in last fifteen years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, which may have already causing problems because of the activity of the company's extremist groups. Hence, both Russians (avoiding destabilization and increase of influence of extremist groups in Caucasian states - mostly Chechen groups, who will be actually Muslim) and USA (supporting Israel against Iran and protecting their economic fascination with the Middle east) are incredibly concerned about the help syria. Obama feels a lot of pressure from your Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government that is supporting the rebel army right from the start), who emphasize the threat of Iran for the entire Middle East. The 2nd, essential aspect is the charge of the med Sea. The Russian Naval Base in Tartus established in 1971 under agreement of Ussr and Syrian governments may be basically named since the only opposition to USA/NATO domination within the Mediterranean Sea. In case of failure of Bashar Al-Assad, the existence of Russian base might be put under question from the new government. Moreover, Putin would loss his only ally from the Middle-east region and what is more, money provider as Russia may be the biggest exporter of weaponry for Syria. Lastly, Barack Obama follows the ideological superiority of USA over other countries thereby feels obligated to intervene in Syria. The conflict in Syria could be described not just as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, and also as being a conflict within the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure of the Syrian conflict will surely have major affect both relations between Russia and USA and the way forward for the guts East.