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The Future of Syria's Kurds

^{Published on 2024-12-17 14:41:23 - MSN}
 

• As Syrians celebrate the end of the tyrannical regime of Bashar al-Assad, the war-weary Syrian state faces a combustible set of challenges to its political, security, and territorial governance. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),

The article from MSN discusses the precarious situation of the Kurds in Syria amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. It highlights how the Kurds, who have been pivotal in the fight against ISIS, now face an uncertain future due to shifting alliances and regional power plays. Turkey, which views Kurdish groups as threats due to their links with the PKK, has conducted military operations against them, while the U.S. has had to balance its support for the Kurds with its strategic relations with Turkey, a NATO ally. The article also touches on the Assad regime's attempts to regain control over Kurdish-held territories, the potential for increased Russian influence, and the broader implications for Kurdish autonomy and rights in a post-conflict Syria. The piece underscores the complex interplay of local aspirations for self-governance, international military strategies, and the broader Middle Eastern politics affecting the Kurds' future.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/the-future-of-syria-s-kurds/ar-AA1w2xvx ]

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