Damascus has shifted the SDF question from negotiation to integration, combining military pressure with political inclusion and a decree on Kurdish rights.
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The transfer of ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq may relocate—not resolve—the threat, reflecting geopolitical rivalries and legal gaps.
Turkey shows no sign of withdrawing troops from Syria or Iraq, seeking lasting leverage over Kurdish dynamics and regional influence.
Lebanon’s history is scarred by countless unresolved political assassinations, reflecting a state unable to investigate or punish.
U.S. sanctions relief for Syria is conditional, tied to verifiable steps on Iran, ISIS, and minority protections.
Trump’s meeting with Syria’s Sharaa marks rapid normalization, with shared interests in countering ISIS and Iran.
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in Syria to reintegrate it into the Arab order and stabilize a strategic neighbor.
Since Assad’s fall, Syria has cracked down on weapons smuggling to Hezbollah, but the threat is contained, not eliminated.
Syria’s unification hinges on integrating the Kurdish-led SDF without renewed violence, granting cultural rights and managing Turkish-Israeli tensions.
Syria-Israel relations are strained by Israeli strikes, hardening Syrian rhetoric, and Washington’s frustration over regional stability.