This was always the case with resource-rich arrogant muslims ... We were always the pawn in the greater game ,,, Dont you remember how these countries were created to destroy unity of muslims under Ottomans, they were all traitors, just like we have landlords (traitors at the time british raj) ... They were awarded the land to divide muslims and now mission is accomplished ... Not in distant future remianing muslim countries will be consumed in war between Iran and KSA ... (I think Egypt and Turkey will also destroy themselves by engaging in that war)
We can only pray that Pakistan behaves intelligently and keep herself out of this power struggle ...
For Russia, Assad is a pawn, the moment Israel ensures that she will protect Russian intrest in the region Russia will open Syria for Israel ... Remember Israel is a non-Nato state and in near future there are fair indications that it will be working independently and they no longer require US support for handling Arabs