Tag: ISIS

Two individuals holding the Syrian opposition flag in front of the White House.

Why Syria Must Build Lasting US Ties

This article evaluates the precarious state of the nascent US-Syria relationship following recent diplomatic breakthroughs. While shared security objectives have fostered cooperation, reliance on temporary alliances and personal networks leaves the partnership vulnerable to future political shifts. We analyze the strategic necessity for Damascus to institutionalize ties, prioritize economic engagement, and implement governance reforms to ensure long-term stability and international support.

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Kurdish YPG and SDF fighters with a wooden Trojan horse metaphor and smoke rising in the background.

Rojava’s End: How Washington Discarded Its Kurdish Allies

Rojava collapsed after Damascus seized most DAANES territory, ending a decade‑long Kurdish experiment dependent on U.S. protection. Washington shifted support to Syria’s new government, transferring thousands of ISIS detainees. As Kurdish forces are absorbed into the state, attention turns to Iran’s Kurdish movements — the next potential pressure point in regional geopolitics.

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