The Syrian Conflict in the Perspective of the Interaction between Russia and the USA in the Middle East

Abstract

The article is devoted to the Middle East region, which is of strategic importance in international relations. The author analyzes the Syrian conflict in the context of the geopolitical confrontation between Russia and the United States. The paper considers the changes in the foreign policy strategies of the two countries, influenced by other states, in particular Turkey and Iran, interested in their own developments in the region and focused on their national interests. The author has investigated the main goals and objectives of Russia and the United States aimed at resolving the conflict in Syria. The author has carried out the analysis of the crisis situation in Syria with the participation of external actors. From the theoretical perspective it is important that the geopolitical confrontation presented is an example of the growing role of state-organized communities and the new role of the state in the modern world. Based on the data received, it was concluded that it was necessary to find a solution to the Syrian conflict, related to the factors contributing to uniting the nations, and those separating them.