Syrian Democratic Forces
US anti-ISIS mission in Syria is ending - analysis
Ever since the last ISIS enclave was cleared, the US has been backing the SDF to continue to crack down on any ISIS cells that pop up and also to detain the ISIS fighters.
Syrian detention camp for suspected ISIS relatives nearly empty, former director says
Besieged Kobane faces humanitarian disaster amid Syrian government, SDF deadlock
Damascus says it took over Ash Shaddadi base as part of US-coordination framework
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
