(Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad's attendance at an Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia on Friday is the result of big policy shifts by Arab states that once backed his opponents in Syria's civil war. Here is an overview of the policies of major Arab players towards Syria and Assad, and how they have changed: SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia came out strongly against Assad early in the conflict, reflecting concern about the regional influence of his ally, Shi'ite Iran. Riyadh provided the mainly Sunni rebels with arms, money and political support as the rebellion spread. The support was a point of rival...
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