Syria’s SDF is unlikely to follow the PKK’s lead and disarm, but talks with Damascus could be bolstered.
US President Donald Trump says he wants to work with his Turkish counterpart to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Regional tensions are rising due to Israel’s attacks on Syria and its expanding occupation of Syrian land.
Ocalan’s call comes as value of armed fight diminishes, and Kurdish political participation grew – will this continue?
The deal between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian government marks a significant moment in regional political relations.
Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will not be dragged into civil war as he vows to hold accountable those involved in violence.
Abdullah Ocalan urges the PKK to disarm and dissolve, signalling a possible end to decades of conflict with Turkiye.
Questions grow over future of 2,000 SDF fighters in Syria after Bashar al-Assad toppling, President Trump taking office.
Turkiye meeting is second foreign trip by President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he seeks to bolster support for Syria.
Today on The Stream: We ask Syrians what they think the future holds following the fall of the Assad regime.
FM Hakan Fidan says only ‘a matter of time before YPG is eliminated’ in Syria, urges West to cease supporting group.
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Analysts say priorities extend beyond anti-ISIL mission and include keeping leverage as Syria’s future takes shape.
Many who fled the civil war hope to return, as Syrians hold day of remembrance for victims of al-Assad regime.
The fall of al-Assad has set off a new phase of jigsaw puzzling in the region.
