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Could events in Syria have a wider impact for Kurds?

The Syrian army's recent offensive and subsequent ceasefire

Could events in Syria have a wider impact for Kurds?
عبد الفتاح يوسف
1 week ago
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Syria has witnessed rapid developments recently as the Syrian army reclaimed territory long held by Kurdish-led forces, before announcing a ceasefire. This lightning offensive has not only reshaped the balance of power within the country but has also sparked intense discussions about its potential wider implications for Kurds beyond Syria's borders.

What are these broader ramifications, and could the ripple effects of these events extend to Kurdish communities in neighboring countries? To explore these questions, we host David Des Roches, Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute, and Mohammed Salih, Non-resident senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, to offer their insights into the evolving landscape of the region.

Keywords: # Syria # Kurds # Syrian army # ceasefire # Middle East # regional implications # balance of power # Kurdish politics