I think it only fair to point out that the French did cooperate in providing good intelligence on Argentine capabilities and holdings, and acted as opposing forces during training.
And before pointing fingers concerning equipment provided prior to the conflict, consider the fact that the Argentine navy were equipped with T42 DDGs.......
Baron,
Always a grey area when you start talking about the "legitimate" government during a civil war.
Since the Baathist party only represents the 20% Sunni population, would the USA not require a resolution if it's aid were requested by the Kurds and the Shiite leadership in a civil war? Surely an equivalent situation?