U.S. Abandons Kurdish Allies in Syria, Paving Way for Assad’s Regime to Reassert Control

For years, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stood as America’s primary partner in northeast Syria, valiantly combating ISIS and protecting vital regional stability. Yet, recent events reveal a stark shift: Washington has effectively abandoned these allies in favor of supporting Damascus’ nascent government — a move fraught with consequences for America’s credibility and strategic standing. Has the U.S. Forgotten Its Own Commitment to National Sovereignty? In January 2026, after intense clashes tore through Aleppo and government forces recaptured key territories, Washington declined military intervention to defend its former partners. Instead, it pressed for a ceasefire and facilitated negotiations culminating...