Risks for Arab states in joining anti-IS campaign
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By joining US-led strikes in Syria, Gulf Arab monarchies are hoping to eliminate the threat to their authority from Islamic State jihadists and push the regime in Damascus out of power.
But their plan is not without serious risks, analysts warn.
Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could end up strengthening President Bashar al-Assad and face anger at home over their bombings of fellow Sunni Muslims.
"I expect this is going to be causing a great deal of concern that the Gulf Read more [...]