Thursday, June 7, 2012

A Look At The Warring Factions In Syria



Syria Conflict: 5 Warring Factions -- Christian Science Monitor

Syria is at the nexus of two of the Middle East's central problems: sectarian and ethnic rivalries and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Between that and its ties to anti-Israel groups like Hezbollah and Al Qaeda-inspired groups, as well as a three-decade alliance with Iran, the fallout from its uprising is likely to ripple, in unpredictable ways, throughout the region. Here's a brief guide to the actors in the conflict:

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My Comment: When you throw in the 'international players' that are now involved in Syria's civil war .... it is hard to see how this conflict can be resolved peacefully.

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