The significance of Syrian Conflict7256685

During the ongoing conflict in Syria involving the Bashar Al-Assad forces and the rebel army it could are already observed that "Syrian conflict" became one of the very most crucial cases for that world. Both Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama have made their points in showing that it is of their countries interests to do something. Therefore, it poses the issue why the situation in Syria is indeed essential for Russia along with the Usa.

Firstly, it is worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - It's got access to Mediterranean Sea and is in the Middle of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The initial 2 of them have hostile relations and also underneath the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the conflict seemed very plausible. Syria is located between those countries and Iran is strongest ally in the centre East, which will make them an incredibly situated near commercial establishments country. The last two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively all-around Syria. The most important thing, is always that destabilization of Syria along with the large numbers of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly form the rebel army) could have influence on situation in those regions (Kuwait - that is vitally important mainly because it continues to be the 4th biggest oil exporter for that USA in last fifteen years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, that 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 are actually Muslim) and USA (supporting Israel against Iran and protecting their economic curiosity about the very center east) are extremely worried about the help syria. Obama feels more pressure than normal in the Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government which is supporting the rebel army right away), who emphasize the specter of Iran for the complete Middle East. The second, essential aspect is the charge of the med Sea. The Russian Naval Base in Tartus established in 1971 under agreement of Soviet Union and Syrian governments may be basically named since the only opposition to USA/NATO domination on the Med. In the case of failure of Bashar Al-Assad, the use of Russian base might be put under question by the new government. Moreover, Putin would loss his only ally in the Middle-east region and what's more, a profit provider as Russia may be the biggest exporter of weaponry for Syria. Lastly, Barack Obama follows the ideological superiority of USA over other countries and therefore feels obligated to intervene in Syria. The conflict in Syria might be described not only as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, but additionally as a conflict in the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure from the Syrian conflict will definitely have major influence on both relations between Russia and USA and also the way forward for the very center East.