Syrian Democratic Forces

SDF dissolution earns global praise, but questions remain over Syria's future - analysis

The deal to dissolve the SDF is expected to pave the way for several key decisions in the next phase, including political appointments and developments involving Turkey.

Members of Syrian Democratic Forces react after withdrawing from the front lines on the outskirts of the town of Tel Hamis following the agreement between the SDF and the Damascus government, which stipulates the withdrawal of the Syrian army and the SDF, in Qamishli, Syria, February 13, 2026.
Members of Syrian Democratic Forces react after withdrawing from the front lines on the outskirts of the town of Tel Hamis following the agreement between the SDF and the Damascus government, which stipulates the withdrawal of the Syrian army and the SDF, in Qamishli, Syria, February 13, 2026.

Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus

SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, attends an interview with Reuters in al-Shadadi, Syria.

Syrian Democratic Forces commander lands in Damascus for national unification talks - report

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.

The strategic misjudgment of the Kurdish factor in Iran’s war - opinion


Can US strikes on ISIS help bring change to Syria? - analysis

The United States is committed to Damascus at a crucial juncture in Syria’s history - showing power in the skies is a way to give assurances the US is here to stay.

US Airmen prepare to load GBU-31 munition systems onto F-15E Strike Eagles within the US Central Command area of responsibility, December 19, 2025

Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF edge closer toward security agreement - analysis

While there is no confirmation of any deal, reports are increasing that the Syrian government and the SDF are inching towards progress.

A drone view shows people carrying a giant, long flag on the day of a military parade, as Syrians mark the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall, in Damascus, Syria December 8, 2025.

Too obvious to conceal: Ankara’s threats herald a northern Syria operation - opinion

The US must send a clear and immediate message to Ankara and Damascus that attempts to militarily reshape northern Syria are unacceptable.

 Turkish soldiers march during a military parade to mark the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus in response to a short-lived Greek-inspired coup, in the Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus, in the divided city of Nicosia, Cyprus July 20, 2023.

SDF blames Damascus-linked groups for deadly drone attack in Syria

This is a serious incident and is part of a number of clashes over the last year between SDF fighters and groups backed by the new government in Damascus.

A Coalition convoy of US-led international coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) stops to test fire their M2 machine guns and MK19 grenade launcher in the Middle Euphrates River Valley in the Deir ez-Zor province, Syria, November 22, 2018

Syria at crossroads as it scrambles to hunt down terrorists behind attack on US forces - analysis

The full details of the attack are still being investigated, with concerns that the perpetrators were able to gain access to Syrian security forces and infiltrate to carry out their attack.

A helicopter flies above military personnel performing during a military parade, as Syrians mark the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall, in Damascus, Syria, December 8, 2025.

What lessons were learned after attack on US forces, civilians in Syria - analysis

Cooperation between the US and Syria must be based on professional operations, without letting extremists infiltrate, and with the objective of stopping reliance on former militias. 

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025

General Abdi warns Syria’s fate relies on US support and integration of the SDF - opinion

From ISIS camps to new political battles, General Abdi explains the pressures shaping Syria’s uncertain future.

The writer meets with General Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces

US, Israel, don’t abandon us to Iran, Kurdistan Freedom Party leader, military chief tells 'Post'

Iraqi Kurdistan-based General Yazdanpanah says calls for “decentralization are meaningless, as they will not ensure Kurdish rights in Syria being upheld, nor will they provide Kurds with freedom."

Kurdistan National Army commander Hussein Yazdanpanah

Why Israel’s security interests now depend on supporting the Kurds - opinion

The MEPS Forum showed growing Kurdish unity and a shifting Syrian landscape, underscoring why Israel should strengthen ties with Kurdish forces in Iraq and Syria as regional threats continue to rise.

Mazloum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), speaks during the pan-Kurdish "Unity and Consensus" conference in Qamishli in northeastern Syria on April 26, 2025.

New clashes shake eastern Syria as SDF and Damascus forces trade fire - analysis

Erdogan says Turkey is considering joining an international Gaza stabilization force as it reviews deployment options and ceasefire monitoring.

Armed members of the Syrian Democratic Forces' (SDF) military police take part in a demonstration under the banner “With our will, we will protect our revolution”, in Qamishli, Syria, September 17, 2025.