Syrian Democratic Forces
ISIS numbers grow as Syrian instability continues, Iraq warns
In the rare interview, al-Shatri said Iraqi intelligence estimates suggest that ISIS’s presence in Syria has grown from roughly 2,000 fighters a year ago to as many as 10,000 terrorists today.
Kurdish women turn braids into symbol of resistance after Syria atrocities - explainer
US, UK, France, Germany, call for ceasefire adherence in Syria, support political transition
‘There will be hell in Syria’: Kurdish campaigner urges international intervention
What will Turkey do with Syria's Kurdish population? - opinion
Although Erdogan might deplore the effect on Turkey’s domestic political scene, he may yet see an autonomous Kurdish region recognized within a new Syrian constitution.
Israel should not gamble on the Kurds, our strategy should be based in reality - opinion
With the stars aligning, Israel, as a regional power, should use its new and improved position to advance its security interests, basing them on the reality on the ground, not wishful thinking.
Syrian rebels enter northern city of Manbij, Turkish source says
Manbij city is some 30 km (19 miles) south of the Turkish border and to the west of the Euphrates River.
The fight against ISIS continues in Syria, but faces hurdles - analysis
The lack of a unified military and diplomatic view on Syria from US Central Command the US Embassy and other actors is a recipe for trouble.
Western-aligned Syria-based milita reminds world of Islamic State threat
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warned ISIS "still poses a great danger to our regions and the world.”
US-backed Kurdish forces says six fighters killed in drone strike on US base
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq - an umbrella group of several Iran-backed Iraqi armed groups - on Monday claimed responsibility for the attack.
Iran-backed attacks on US forces in Syria and Iraq continue
Iran seeks to inflame Syria and Iraq and to use the Gaza war to increase attacks on the US. Tehran wants America to leave the two countries so it can dominate them along with Lebanon and Yemen.
Iran and Turkey's proxies may back tribes against US in Syria
What unites Turkey and Iran is their opposition to the US role in Syria.
How an anti-ISIS operation in Syria got bogged down in tribal politics - analysis
It is important to look back at how various forces involved in the Syrian turmoil go to this point in order to understand this complex conflict.
Turkey reaches out to Syria as Damascus courts Amman - analysis
Turkey wants to normalize ties with Syria, but in order to do this it needs to see Damascus cater to some of Ankara’s demands.
