Senior expert on Middle East issues:

Trump does not care about the Kurds

World Service - Henry Barkey emphasized that Trump has changed the American policy towards the Kurds and that he does not care about the Kurdish issue.

Can the new constitution end the historical crisis in Syria?

Syria Service - Simultaneously with the start of the first session of the Syrian Parliament, eyes are focused on the drafting process of the new constitution of this country; A process that, according to many observers, can become the basis for national stability and reconciliation by guaranteeing the real participation of all ethnic groups and social groups and removing policies based on exclusion and centralism, or by repeating past experiences, expose Syria to new political and social crises.

Three big challenges of Syrian Kurds

World Service - According to the director of the Kurdish Peace Institute, at the same time as the gradual integration of northeastern Syria into the structure of the transitional government, the Kurds face three simultaneous challenges; The gradual elimination of the Kurdish language and identity, the limitation of the role of women in the power structure, and the increasing control of Damascus over the economic resources of the region are faced.

The opening of the gates of the Atatürk Dam in Türkiye

Syria Service - Following the sudden increase in the release of water from Türkiye's Atatürk Dam on the Euphrates River, the northern and eastern regions of Syria faced widespread flooding. According to official statistics, 3 thousand 769 families were affected by this flood and about 700 hectares of agricultural lands were flooded.

Pentagon report about the end of the alliance between the US and the Kurds in Syria

World Service- The new report of the inspector general of the US Department of Defense shows that the military developments in the north and east of Syria in the winter of 2026 have led to the end of Washington's decade-long cooperation with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the US has replaced the support of the Damascus government with the Kurdish forces in the framework of its new strategy. A process that has led to the gradual integration of QSD into the structure of the Syrian government.

Climate in the whirlpool of new regional equations/ Delshad Majid

Iraq Service and Kurdistan Region - Delshad Majid, a Kurdish analyst of strategic issues, in a note rejecting the superficial and local view of the conflicts of the ruling parties in the Kurdistan Region, argues that the political developments in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah are the direct result of the paradigm shift in the international system and the rearrangement of regional alliances between the axes of power. By dissecting the recent diplomatic turns in the region, he announces the inevitable strengthening of the center of power in Baghdad and the decline of the traditional structures of the region in the new balance.

Elections or political selection in Kurdish regions of Syria?

World Service - Megan Bodet described the recent elections in the Kurdish regions of Syria as not a free competition, but rather a reflection of the viewpoint of a limited group of elites close to the government and questioned the legitimacy of the political process. Seth Frantzman, while accepting the limitations of the election process, describes security threats and pressure from Türkiye as an important factor in the formation of the current situation.

The return of 1,500 Afrini families and consultation for the release of SDF prisoners before Eid al-Adha

Syrian Service - With the continuation of the return process of Afrini refugees, the deputy commander of the internal security forces, Haskeh, announced the efforts to send a new convoy before Eid al-Adha and the release of a number of SDF prisoners.

Kurds' small share of the new Syrian government

World Service - Allocating only 9 seats to Kurdish representatives among the 140 elected seats in the Syrian Parliament has created a wave of dissatisfaction among Kurdish parties. Critics say that by repeating the political patterns of the Assad era, the transitional government of Ahmad al-Shora has left the Kurds out of real participation in Syria's future.

Syrian parliamentary elections under the shadow of political engineering

Syrian Service - At the same time as the process of political reconstruction continues in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, the indirect parliamentary elections in the areas controlled by the SDF have faced a wave of criticism. Kurdish parties consider this process as "political engineering" and a sign of reducing their real share in the power structure; An issue that has once again highlighted the debate on the representation of minorities in Syria.

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.

Protest of 10 Syrian Kurdish parties for the share of 4 seats in the People's Assembly

Syria Service - In a joint statement, 10 Kurdish parties in Syrian Kurdistan described the allocation of 4 seats to the Kurds in the Syrian People's Assembly as a "political deception" and the continuation of policies of exclusion and discrimination against the Kurds.

"Transformation" project of Syrian Kurds under the guise of integration

World service - According to Sirvan Qajo, the government of Ahmad al-Shara is trying to destroy the political structure and independent identity of the Kurds within the framework of the central government of Syria by imposing a new balance of power after the 2026 conflicts.

The Kurdish delegation in Syrian Kurdistan emphasized on the continuation of the meetings

Syrian Service - The Kurdish delegation in Syrian Kurdistan decided to continue its meetings and formulate its future plans more transparently in a closed meeting

Sipan Hamu denied the formation of a military brigade in Afrin

Syrian Service - The Deputy Minister of Defense of Syria stated that the news about the formation of a military unit in Afrin or the transfer of troops from Hasakah is not true, and the current negotiations are only related to the voluntary joining of Kurdish youth to the Syrian Army within the framework of existing structures.

The latest situation of the Kurds in Türkiye and Syria

World Service - Sarah Glynn writes in a new report that the Kurds are facing pressure to remove their political achievements in Syria at the same time as the peace process in Turkey is stagnating.

Why is America distancing itself from the Syrian Kurds?

World Service- A new analytical report shows that after a decade of military cooperation with Syrian Kurdish forces, Washington is now redefining its policy and ending strategic support to its former allies in northern Syria by changing the equations of Damascus and reducing its field needs.

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.

Ending the American presence in the Kurdish areas of Syria

world Service - At the same time as insecurity increases in the sea routes for oil and gas transportation, the United States is considering a plan to turn Syria into a new land crossing of energy between the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Turkey and Europe. This scenario can change the position of Damascus in regional equations.

Mazloum Abdi and Elham Ahmed met with the head of the Syrian interim government

Syria Service - "Mazloum Abdi" and "Elham Ahmed" met with "Ahmed Sharia" the head of the interim government of Syria during their trip to Damascus and discussed the integration of self-governing institutions into the government structure.

Mazlum Abdi announced: 300 SDF captives will be released.

Syria service - Mazlum Abdi commander-in-chief of the SDF forces, announced that another 300 SDF prisoners will be released by the Syrian government before the holidays.

Kurds' share in the event of a change in the structure of the Syrian government

World Service - According to New Lines magazine, the possible changes facing the Syrian government, more than just an administrative transfer, can become a turning point in defining the position of the Kurds in the new power structure, which goes beyond the level of symbolic demands and approaches participation in the core of political and security decision-making.

SDF:

The lack of accountability of the Syrian Interior Minister regarding the incidents in the camp

Syria Service - The SDF Media Center, in response to the words of the Syrian Ministry of Interior spokesperson, announced that the Interior Minister of the Syrian Interim Government is trying to avoid responsibility for the events that occurred in the Hol camp.

Elham Ahmed's request to guarantee the self-governance of the Kurdish regions

Syria Service - "Elham Ahmed", the co-chairman of the Foreign Relations Department of the Autonomous Administration, requested in the European Parliament to provide practical guarantees for the continuation of the agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian Interim Government and to establish the rights of the Kurds in the Syrian Constitution.

Germany's cautious turn towards the Syrian Kurds

World Service - After the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the signing of the March 10 agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and Damascus, Germany has adopted a more pragmatic policy towards this Kurdish force; An approach that by facilitating the presence of SDF commanders in Munich and increasing diplomatic contacts, shows that Berlin now considers this field actor as an inevitable part of the equation of stability and future structure of Syria, although it still balances relations with Turkey and security considerations.

Bafel and Qabad Talabani meeting with Mazloum Abdi in Sulaymaniyah

Syrian Service - "Bafel Talabani", the head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, along with Qabad Talabani, welcomed SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi in Sulaymaniyah and discussed the developments in Syria.

The complete withdrawal of American forces from the Kurdish areas of Syria

The World Service - AFP reported that the United States forces will end their military presence in Syria within the next month, and this process has entered the implementation stage with the beginning of the evacuation of one of the main bases in the northeast of this country and the expansion of the control of the Damascus government over this region.

European Parliament meeting about developments in Syrian Kurdistan

Syria Service - The European Parliament will host a meeting on the political future of Syria and Syrian Kurdistan at the invitation of Evin Engir. In this meeting, Elham Ahmed and Rohlat Afrin review the process of negotiations between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian Interim Government, as well as the January 29 agreement.

Mazloum Abdi:

Syrian Kurds are not satisfied with limited autonomy

Jahan Service - The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces emphasized that the Syrian Kurds are only satisfied with the limited self-government of the Kurdish regions due to the current unfavorable conditions, and if the right conditions are provided, they want to create conditions similar to the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, which enjoy greater autonomy.

Consultation for the safe return of Kurdish refugees to Raqqa

Syria Service - After visiting Afrin and Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods of Aleppo, a delegation of Syrian Kurdistan Relief Forces met with the governor of Raqqa and agreed on the formation of a joint committee for the safe return of Kurds to their homes.