US steered Syrian Kurds towards Damascus deal, sources say

Since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, one of the major issues has been the future of the autonomous region set up by the Syrian Kurdish authorities. Announcement of the disarmament of the PKK, massacre of more than 1,200 Alawites on the Syrian coast, signing of an agreement between Damascus and Kurdish forces, continuation of Turkish bombings in northern Syria and Syrian constitutional declaration... The events of the last few weeks have…

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s deal with SDF: New chapter for Syria’s Kurds?

On March 10, Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa and the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, signed an agreement marking a pivotal moment in Syria's military restructuring. The deal, which mandates the integration of the SDF into the Syrian state's armed forces, raises critical questions about its strategic significance, operational challenges, and long-term implications for the region. The agreement come…

Landmark SDF-Damascus deal presents opportunity, and uncertainty, for Turkey

Despite positive signals, critical ambiguities remain in agreement between Syrian President Ahmed Shara and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi.

What role for Kurds in the ‘new’ Syria? They’re getting mixed messages.

Bringing the U.S.-allied Kurdish militia under the umbrella of Syria’s army sends an important message about national cohesion amid heightened concerns over minority rights.

Rojava in the balance as SDF agrees integration with Syrian state

Concerns about communal democracy and gender equality in the region, despite constitutional guarantees for Kurds ~ Blade Runner ~ On 10 March, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi Kobani was transported to Damascus aboard a U.S. military helicopter to sign an agreement with Syria’s new ruler Ahmad al-Sharaa. The deal, set to be fully implemented by the end of the year, follows months of turmoil in Syria amid geopolitical shifts,…

Kurdish rule in northeast Syria under pressure after deal with Damascus

Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Kurdish control over northeastern Syria has faced growing challenges and rising tensions. Will Kurdish authorities maintain their power? The question has become more urgent following a recent agreement with the new regime in Damascus. Many in the region, especially in Arab-majority cities like Raqqa, are calling for reintegration with the rest of Syria.