Syrian Democratic Forces commander lands in Damascus for national unification talks - report
The SDF was the key force that helped defeat ISIS. It was backed by the US. Now it is integrating into the new Syrian security forces
Assessment
The arrival of the SDF commander in Damascus signals the most concrete step yet toward consolidating armed groups under a single Syrian state structure. The SDF's US backing and its battlefield record against ISIS give it unique leverage in these negotiations. The outcome will test whether the new security forces can absorb a Kurdish-led militia without triggering opposition from Turkey or unraveling the coalition that fought ISIS.