What’s behind the SDF’s deal with Damascus?

Founded successful 2015 astatine the tallness of the Syrian war, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has officially dissolved.

The SDF has integrated with the Syrian army, pursuing a woody with Damascus.

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The group’s thousands of fighters controlled ample parts of bluish Syria.

But aft the authorities of Bashar al-Assad collapsed successful December 2024, the service launched an violative successful the region.

The SDF mislaid overmuch of its territory – and agreed to merge with the nationalist equipped forces.

So, what does the woody betwixt Damascus and the SDF mean for Syria aft the autumn of al-Assad?

Presenter: Frankie McCamley

Guests:

Noah Bonsey – Senior advisor astatine the International Crisis Group

Yusuf Alabarda – International information and authorities analyst

Kenneth Katzman – Senior chap astatine The Soufan Center