Report: Al-Sharaa Meets with Kurdish Forces Commander in Damascus
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met in Damascus with the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, as part of negotiations to integrate SDF forces into state institutions and the Syrian army. A spokesman…
Assessment
A meeting between Syria's president and the SDF commander in Damascus marks a concrete step toward integrating Kurdish forces into state institutions. The appointment of SDF commanders to senior defense ministry roles signals real progress, not just talk. The gradual integration plan carries high stakes for Syria's territorial unity and for Kurdish autonomy guarantees. Watch whether the military merger proceeds without triggering friction with other armed factions or external actors.