Who Is Doing What In The Coalition Against The Islamic State

What Countries Are Fighting ISIS, And Who Is Sitting On The Sidelines -- Newsweek

The U.S. on Monday launched new airstrikes over Iraq against fighters of the jihadist group Islamic State (IS), formerly known as ISIS. The bombing struck IS forces near Mount Sinjar in northwestern Iraq and, for the first time, near the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, reports NBC News.

The same day, France began reconnaissance flights over Iraq and said it’s ready to join the U.S. in launching airstrikes in Iraq. French President François Hollande outlined the threat posed by the Sunni Muslim jihadist group at the start of a summit of leaders from more than 30 nations gathered in Paris who pledged to use “whatever means necessary” to defeat IS.

The conference, which included foreign ministers from ten Arab states, brought together members of a U.S.-led coalition that includes more than 40 countries. The exact list of nations remains unclear, CNN reports.

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Update #1: Anti-Islamic State Coalition: What Has Each Country Pledged To Do? -- The Telegraph
Update #2: Who is doing what in the coalition battle against ISIS? -- CNN

My Comment:  I get the impression that everyone is just looking down at their feet .... hoping that the other parties will do the "dirty work".