Syrian Democratic Forces
Syria’s Kurdish autonomy is fading as Arab unrest challenges Damascus’s control
BEHIND THE LINES: While the Kurdish-led authority was dissolved on paper, many of its institutions continued to function in reality.
The end of the SDF: What the dissolution means for the Kurds and Sharaa's state - opinion
Israel can protect Sweida’s Druze without supporting Syria’s separation - opinion
Seven years after being displaced, Kurdish families return to Serekaniye - analysis
US continues to support Syria dialogue with Kurdish-led SDF following Aleppo clashes - analysis
An unnamed official at the US State Department said the US was continuing to support dialogue between the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian transitional government.
Gunfights in northern Syria show tensions remain between Sharaa, Kurdish forces - analysis
Renewed clashes between Damascus forces and Kurdish units in Aleppo underscore how fragile efforts to integrate the SDF into Syria’s new security framework remain, despite ceasefire agreements.
Turkey’s warning to the SDF masks a broader bid to dominate post Assad Syria - opinion
Turkey has a grand ambition in Syria and sees Israel and the SDF posing a major hurdle for it to achieve its grand goal, which is the recovery of its declining economy.
Druze claim Syrian gov't attack in Sweida, as clashes between Syrian army, SDF de-escalate - report
Syrian Druze militias were attacked by troops allegedly linked with the Syrian government in the Sweida region, while clashes were reported in northern Syria, according to Syrian media.
Kurdish-led SDF cooperating with Israel in Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan claims
Turkish forces working in tandem with Israel claimed that the partnership is actually a major obstacle to ongoing negotiations with Damascus.
Legitimizing Syria’s jihadists threatens Israel and the West - opinion
The US policy toward Syria’s jihadists treats them as partners, and history shows that mistake leads to more conflict.
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.
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.
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.
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.
