The value of Syrian Conflict9083891

Through the ongoing conflict in Syria between your Bashar Al-Assad forces and the rebel army it could have been observed that "Syrian conflict" became one of the very most crucial cases for your world. Both Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama are making their points in showing that it is inside their countries interests to do something. Therefore, it poses the issue why the situation in Syria is indeed very important to Russia as well as the United states.

Firstly, it's worth mentioning the strategic geographical and political location of Syria - They have usage of Mediterranean and beyond and it is in the Middle of four important countries/regions: Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Caucasian states. The first a couple of them have hostile relations and also under the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the conflict seemed very plausible. Syria can be found between those countries and Iran could be the strongest ally in the Middle East, which can make them a really strategically located country. The last two countries, Kuwait and Caucasian states are relatively all-around Syria. The most important thing, is that destabilization of Syria as well as the large number of Islamic extremist mercenaries (who partly form the rebel army) could possibly have affect situation in those regions (Kuwait - which is vitally important mainly because it has been the final biggest oil exporter for the USA in last 20 years) and former Soviet Caucasian states, which may have already causing problems due to activity of the extremist groups. Hence, both Russians (avoiding destabilization while increasing 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 very center east) are extremely interested in the help syria. Obama feels a lot of pressure from your Israeli government (and apparently the Kuwait government that is supporting the rebel army in the first place), who emphasize the threat of Iran for the entire Middle East. The other, essential aspect may be the charge of the Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean Sea. In case there is failure of Bashar Al-Assad, the presence 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 is the biggest exporter of weaponry for Syria. Lastly, Obama follows the ideological superiority of USA over other countries and therefore feels obligated to intervene in Syria. The conflict in Syria could be described not only as conflict between Al-Assad and rebel forces, but additionally as a conflict within the diplomatic domination between Putin and Obama. Every possible closure with the Syrian conflict will surely have major influence on both relations between Russia and USA and also the way ahead for the center East.