Reprise en main de l’opposition syrienne par les Saoudiens (à un moment où les rumeurs sur l’état de santé de l’émir du Qatar vont bon train -voir article dans Le Point et dans The Economist)
Syria Is Now Saudi Arabia’s Problem - By Hassan Hassan | Foreign Policy
▻http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/06/06/syria_is_now_saudi_arabias_problem
But beyond the supposed military benefits of Qusayr, the battle for the town carried important consequences for the balance of power within the Syrian opposition. Qusayr is arguably the first battle in Syria to be completely sponsored by Saudi Arabia, marking the kingdom’s first foray outside its sphere of influence along the Jordanian border. Riyadh has now taken over Qatar’s role as the rebels’ primary patron: In one sense, the Saudis can also claim a victory in Qusayr, as they have successfully put various rebel forces under the command of their ally in the Free Syrian Army (FSA), Chief of Staff Gen. Salim Idriss.
▻http://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21579063-rumours-change-top-do-not-include-moves-democracy-democracy-that