would go for C
i like C better due to the use of the comma. "whenever some sort..." is an adverb phrase which modifies "it is attacked..." so a comma makes sense
A. no comma. either side changes the meaning, leaves open the possibility that one side may support. use of "through"
B. no comma, both the sides is wordier than both sides. use of "through"
C. uses comma. the use of "by" makes the subject clear- ie a group, track-2 diplomacy. "it" refers back to this track 2 diplomacy. the use of "through" makes the subject ambiguous.
D. . no comma. use of seen is weird. use of "through"
E. either side changes the meaning, leaves open the possibility that one side may support. use of "through"