Courtesy of Mish.
Inquiring minds are looking a Map of the Mideast that details who backs who in the Syrian Civil War.
Map of countries surrounding Syria (red) with military involvement.
- Green: Countries that have given support to the rebels.
- Blue: Countries that support the Syrian government
- Yellow: Countries that have groups that support the rebels and other groups that support the Syrian government.
- Sky Blue: Countries that have groups that support the Syrian Government.
This is pretty messy with factions in Iraq on both sides of the issue.
Who Gains From Using Chemical Weapons?
Assad had the most to lose by using chemical weapons. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar have the most to gain, especially if chemical use was attributed to Syria (not the rebels).
As noted in Warmongers Unite (As They Always Do), Syrians In Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack. Here are some additional links.
- Rebels Admit Responsibility for Chemical Weapons Attack
- Russia suggests Syria ‘chemical attack’ carried out by rebels, provocation not ruled out
- Syrian Rebels Caught on Tape Discussing Chemical Weapons Attack
- Russia says Syrian rebels used chemical arms near Aleppo
- US-Trained Rebels Moved Towards Damascus Days Before ‘Chemical Attack’
John Kerry says US tests prove sarin used in Syria attacks
Kerry never answered the question “By Whom?”
Who Are The Rebels?
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