Power Consolidation in the Hands of Ahmed Al-Shara

World Service - From appointing ministers and judges to managing economic and security institutions, the majority of powers in the new Syria have been vested in the president, and this has raised concerns about the future of democracy.

Minority Coalition; New Strategy of Syrian Kurds and Turkmens

World Service - The reduction of past differences and increasing concerns about the concentration of power in Damascus have led Syrian Kurds and Turkmens to political cooperation and the creation of a common front to defend minority rights.

Pezhdar Altan:

Syria Has Become an Arena for Covert Rivalry Between Turkey, the US, and Israel

Syria Service – In a commentary examining recent developments in Syria—including Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus and the explosions that coincided with it—Kurdish journalist Pezhdar Altan analyzed the security and intelligence rivalries among Turkey, the US, Israel, and other regional actors, while also addressing claims regarding Ankara’s role in these events.

Messages and Implications of the Damascus Bombing Coinciding with Macron’s Visit

World Service – In an analysis of the explosions that coincided with Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus, the German Center for Kurdish Studies views these attacks not so much as military operations, but rather as an attempt to convey a political and security-related message; the aim is to undermine the ability of Ahmad al-Shara’s transitional government to ensure security and to cast doubt on the future of investment and the normalization of relations between Syria and the West.

Trump Notifies Congress of Plan to Remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List

Syria Desk – The U.S. President has initiated the legal process to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism by formally notifying Congress of his decision; if granted final approval following a 45-day review period, this move could mark a turning point in Washington's policy toward Damascus and the process of normalizing relations between the two nations.

Macron and Al-Sharaa Emphasize Expanding Economic Cooperation

Syria Desk – During a meeting in Damascus with the head of the Syrian interim government, the French President emphasized the expansion of economic cooperation, the signing of joint agreements, and France's participation in Syria's reconstruction process. The two sides announced the expansion of cooperation in the energy, transport, infrastructure, and banking sectors, as well as the involvement of Persian Gulf states in joint projects.

What benefit does Macron's trip to Syria hold for the Kurds?

World Service – Contrary to the expectations of some Kurdish circles, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus is unlikely to mark a turning point in French support for Syrian Kurds. An analysis by *National Context* indicates that diminishing Western influence, Turkey's prominent role, and shifting European priorities have tied Paris's hands regarding practical support for the Kurds.

Damascus Explosions Coincide with Macron’s Visit; Security Measures Tightened

Syria Desk – At least two explosions in central Damascus, occurring simultaneously with French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, led to a tightening of security measures in the capital; however, his meeting with Ahmad al-Sharaa proceeded as scheduled.

French President Arrives in Damascus

Syria Desk – Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus—marking the first visit by a French president to Syria since 2008—and was welcomed by the Syrian Foreign Minister.

Deadly Explosion at a Café Near the Palace of Justice in Central Damascus

Syria Desk – At least five people were killed and 16 others injured following an explosion at a café on Al-Nasr Street in central Damascus. Syrian security forces have cordoned off the scene and launched an investigation into the cause of the blast—an incident that occurred in one of the Syrian capital's busiest areas.

Damascus’s New Parliament Sends a Message to the Kurds: Limited Participation, Diminished Influence

World Desk – While the Syrian government highlights the increased ethnic and religious diversity of the parliament, the complete absence of figures affiliated with the SDF indicates that the Kurdish autonomous administration still holds no share in Damascus’s new political structure.

Ahmad al-Shara' Meets Turkish Interior Minister in Damascus; Emphasis Placed on Security Cooperation Between the Two Countries

Syria Desk – Ahmad al-Shara', head of the Syrian Interim Government, met with Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi in Damascus. They discussed issues regarding countering shared security threats, the exchange of expertise, and strategies to expand bilateral cooperation.

Ahmed al-Shara announced the names of 70 appointed members of the Syrian parliament

Syrian Service - The head of the interim government of Syria announced the names of 70 appointed members of the country's parliament, completing the composition of the 210-member People's Assembly. A list in which only the names of two Kurdish personalities can be seen. These members have been appointed as the direct quota of the head of state, and the first meeting of the new Syrian parliament is scheduled to be held in the coming days to take the oath and elect the board of directors.

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.