The rise of the so-called "Islamic State" (ISIS/ISIL) itself, turns out also to be part of this premeditated "deconstruction" of Syria. A Department of Intelligence Agency (DIA) report drafted in 2012 (.pdf) admitted: If the situation unravels there is the possibility of establishing a declared or undeclared Salafist principality in eastern Syria (Hasaka and Der Zor), and this is exactly what the supporting powers to the opposition want, in order to isolate the Syrian regime, which is considered the strategic depth of the Shia expansion (Iraq and Iran).  To clarify just who these "supporting powers" were that sought the creation of a "Salafist principality," the DIA report explains: The West, Gulf countries, and Turkey support the opposition; while Russia, China, and Iran support the regime.  It is clear who the arsonists are. Rolling in Drums of Gasoline to "Fight the Fire" Nothing about the US’ recent moves have been honest