Syria's Kurds at a crossroads as Damascus pushes for Rojava integration
Damascus is pressuring the Kurdish-led SDF to fold Rojava into Syria, eroding the autonomous zone the Kurds built with US backing as territories shrink and ISIS detention camps move under central control. With Washington’s support waning and regional powers recalibrating, Kurdish independence dreams appear more fragile, potentially shifting any leverage toward Iraqi Kurdistan while Turkey and Israel adjust their roles. The path forward remains uncertain and contingent on broader geopolitical realignments.