While all of this is telling, about the reality of events in the Middle East, I will repeat my contention that when it comes to the tug-of-war between the Shia and the Sunni, or between the Wahabi and the Iranian Mullahs, it is one contest where the West does not have ANY dog in the race; even if that tug-of-war opens temporary opportunities for non-state and/or “radical” players to exploit.
Meanwhile, while it is fine for us to oppose many of the non-state terroristic players, it should be a universal position of ours, regardless of which Islamic or Arab or Middle East camp that they claim to be part of.
If you don't like being bitten by fire ants, when two colonies of them get into a killing frenzy, stand back and think positive.
I agree