National Interest:

Why does Ahmad al-Shara need Kurdish forces?

World Service-National Interest has warned that the removal of Kurdish forces will turn Syria into a sanctuary for ISIS again. This American publication has emphasized that the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces; The prerequisite is the stabilization of the government of Ahmad al-Shara, and without Kurdish forces, he is not able to control ISIS and the influence of other groups in Syria.

Continued displacement of Syrian Kurds

World Service - 18 months have passed since the formation of the transitional government of Syria and the agreement between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, thousands of displaced Kurds are still denied to return to Srikani and Gari Sepi due to insecurity, the presence of armed groups supported by Turkey, land mines and the occupation of their homes.

The interim government of Syria condemned the attacks of the Zionist regime on Quneitra and Daraa

Syrian Service - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the interim government of Syria condemned the recent attacks and military actions of the Zionist regime in the provinces of Quneitra and Daraa, considered these attacks a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and warned that the continuation of these actions could escalate tensions, weaken the stability process and increase the suffering of civilians in the region.

The desire of Damascus to export oil from Kurdish regions of Iraq and Syria

World Service - According to the claim of two TV channels, Damascus is seeking to manage the export of oil from the Kurdistan regions of Iraq and Syria through the construction of a new pipeline.

Aldar Khalil, member of the PYD leadership board:

The non-interference of the Syrian Kurds in the possible conflict between Damascus and Hezbollah

Syrian Service - Aldar Khalil, a member of the PYD leadership board, emphasized the non-interference of Syrian Kurdish forces in any possible conflict between Damascus and Lebanon's Hezbollah, stating that the mission of these forces is only to defend the areas under their control.

The Carnegie Foundation analyzed;

Implementation of new power architecture in Syria by Kurds and Damascus

World Service - A new Carnegie Foundation report says that the gradual integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces is not just a military agreement, but part of a new model of governance in Syria that is based on the participation of local forces in the government structure.

UN report on the agreement process between the Kurds and Damascus

World Service - The UN Special Representative in the Security Council announced that the implementation of the agreement between the Syrian Transitional Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces has made progress, including the integration of four military brigades, the release of more than 1,300 detainees, and the resolution of the problem of educational qualifications in northeastern Syria.

"Ahmad al-Shora", head of the interim government of Syria:

We have no intention of military intervention in Lebanon

Syrian Service - "Ahmad al-Shora", the head of the interim government of Syria, rejecting speculations about the possibility of Damascus' intervention in Lebanon, emphasized that Syria wants to play a constructive role in solving the Lebanese crisis and has no intention of military intervention in Lebanon.

The narrative of a century of Turkish influence in Syria

The World Service - a new analysis, reviewing more than a century of historical developments, argues that today's Turkish influence in Syria is not the result of the country's civil war, but rather the continuation of a project that originated from the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the National Covenant and the Adana Agreement, and has now reached its peak.

Possibility of resumption of talks between Damascus and Tel Aviv with American pressure

Syria Service - The media of the Zionist regime claimed that the talks between the interim government of Syria and this regime, which had been stopped in recent months, will be resumed soon, following the developments in the region and the efforts of the American government to advance the Middle East cases.

The new wave of insecurity in Syria; Damascus, Homs and Palmyra are the scene of conflicts and attacks

Syria Service - Reports from Syria indicate the escalation of violence in several provinces of the country; While two people have been wounded in Damascus and dozens of people have left their homes in Homs, the Al-Aghidat tribe also warned against the recent attacks going unanswered.

Why did Damascus drive Syrian Kurdish forces away from home?

World Service - The transfer of the "Qamishlo" brigade to an area near Damascus has increased speculations about the efforts of the government of Ahmed al-Shora to end the independent military structures of the Kurds and consolidate the centralized Syrian army.

Military training of Syrian Kurdish forces in Damascus

World Service - About a third of the newly formed Kurdish brigades of the Syrian Ministry of Defense, consisting of former SDF forces, were sent to northern Damascus for formal training courses.

Pentagon:

America was a spectator of the war between Damascus and the Kurds

World Service - The Pentagon Inspector General's report shows that at the height of the battle between the Syrian army and the Syrian Kurdish forces in early 2026, the American forces only played the role of mediator for the safe exit of the Kurdish forces from Aleppo, and any direct military intervention was avoided.

How did America curb the Kurdish crisis before leaving Syria?

According to the Kurdish Studies Center, Washington tried to prevent an all-out war between Damascus and the Kurds before completing the US military withdrawal from Syria and to close the case of the Syrian Democratic Forces or "SDF" from the path of political agreement.

The uncertain future of the agreement between Damascus and the SDF

Syria Service - A few months have passed since the signing of the integration agreement between the interim government of Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces, reports indicate a significant gap between the provisions of the agreement and the process of its implementation. While this agreement was drafted with the aim of consolidating the ceasefire, guaranteeing the rights of local communities and integrating administrative and security structures, sources close to the autonomous administration criticize the reduction of local powers, the limitation of the role of women, the ambiguity of the status of prisoners, the continuation of human rights violations and the neglect of the political and cultural rights of the Kurds.

The former American army officer expressed doubts about the respect of Kurds' rights

World Service- The former US military officer expressed doubts about the real intentions of the new Syrian government regarding the recognition of the demands of the Syrian Kurds.

The shadow of revenge and ethnic violence on the operation of Damascus against the Kurds

The World Service-Rojava Intelligence Center says that a significant part of the violence recorded in the January 2026 attack against the Kurdish areas of northern Syria had ethnic and gender motives, and women and children were among the victims.

Sending about 100 autonomous management judges to Damascus for interviews

Syria Service - Around 100 judges affiliated with the Justice Councils of the Autonomous Administration are scheduled to travel to Damascus this week to conduct individual interviews with the Syrian Minister of Justice and the Supreme Judicial Council.

The meeting of the PYD delegation with the officials of the Syrian interim government

Syrian Service - A delegation of the Democratic Union Party met with the officials of the General Secretariat of the Political Affairs of the Provisional Government of Syria in Damascus and discussed the latest political developments in Syria, the implementation of the agreement between the SDF and the Provisional Government, the return of refugees, the release of detainees and the guarantee of the national and cultural rights of the Kurds.

Asad al-Shibani:

Damascus talks with Israel through America

Syrian Service - Asad al-Shibani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the interim government of Syria, announced that Damascus is conducting indirect talks with the Zionist regime through the mediation of the United States of America.

Representative of Syria in the United Nations:

The negotiations between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces are progressing at an exceptional speed

Syrian Service - The Permanent Representative of Syria to the United Nations announced that the talks between the interim government of Damascus and the SDF are progressing, and described the coordination process between the two sides as exceeding expectations and at an exceptional speed.

A serious dispute between the Kurds and Damascus

World Service - The process of merging the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) with the Syrian government has entered a crucial stage. The dispute over the control of the courts, security institutions and other levers of governance has exposed the deep divide between the two sides about the true meaning of "integration" and has made the future of this process uncertain.

Reducing transit dependence on the Kurdistan region

World Service - With the reopening of the Syrian-Iraq border crossing on the Mosul-Hasakah axis after 15 years, Baghdad, Damascus and Ankara are on the way to creating a new corridor that can reduce the transit dependence of the three countries on the Kurdistan region of Iraq and change the geopolitical balance of the region.

Elham Ahmad and Mazloum Abdi's sensitive trip to Damescus

Syria Service - Elham Ahmad and Mazloum Abdi left for talks with the Syrian interim government.