Syrian Kurds Face Uncertainty Amid Regime Collapse and Regional Tensions

Fighting has erupted in northeastern Syria between Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Defense Forces (SDF), leading to significant territorial losses for the Kurds. This conflict is part of a broader struggle involving Kurdish independence movements and regional power dynamics, with Turkey opposing Kurdish presence near its border. A ceasefire has been negotiated with U.S. assistance, but tensions remain high, especially with concerns over the future of U.S. support for the Kurds. The conflict has displaced over 100,000 people and poses risks to regional stability and humanitarian conditions.