What the “Unity Conference” Revealed About the SDF
The SDF’s autonomy project faces major external pressures.
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Coastal Attack Highlights Threat of Assad Loyalists
The operation raised suspicions of external involvement
Syria’s ‘Victory Conference’, its Timing and Implications
Al-Sharaa gets ahead of the curve
Where Does Assad’s Fall Leave the SDF?
Assad’s departure places the Autonomous Administration in doubt
Regime and Allies Attack SDF in Deir Ezzor
A major operation shifts the balance of power in Eastern Syria
Tanker Wars: IS Targets Oil Supplies in Syria
IS steps up the economic pressure on its adversaries.
Is the Autonomous Region Using an Iraqi Decision as Cover for Expulsions?
The SDF appears keen to reduce Al-Hasakah’s Arab population.
Why have joint Turkish-Russian Patrols in NE Syria Been Suspended?
The patrols were central to a Russian-Turkish deal to tackle the PKK.
Has Türkiye Changed Tactics Against the PKK in Syria?
Explaining Türkiye’s shift from military strikes to intel-backed targeted killings.
The Factors Driving Turkey’s Escalation Against the Kurds in Eastern Syria
Turkey’s latest bombing campaign in Kurdish-controlled Syria marks a shift in strategy partly aimed at undermining the PKK’s finances.
Future Dynamics of Arab Tribal Clashes with the SDF in Deir ez-Zor
Over a month has passed since the SDF reestablished its presence and took control over areas in eastern rural Deir ez-Zor, from which they had previously withdrawn due to attacks by Arab tribal fighters.
Deir ez-Zor's Local Governance Appraisal: Challenges and Creative Solutions
Diverse demands and motivations fueling the popular protests and Instability in Deir_Ezzor, under SDF control. However, most of them are directly or indirectly tied to the state of local governance and its mechanisms used to manage these areas.
