Whatever happens in Syria will have a major effect on its neighbors and the Middle East . Syria : A regional war could draw in outside countries such as the U.S. , Russia . The sectarian power balance could change if the Syrian government is elected .
Whatever happens in Syria will have a major effect on its neighbors and the Middle East . Expert : A regional war could draw in outside countries such as the U.S. , Russia . The sectarian power balance might change if the Syrian regime is deposed .