Syria’s Dubious Kurdish Ceasefire: What Washington Must Watch Closely

In a move that appears to reshape the balance of power in northeast Syria, Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa has signed a ceasefire agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), ostensibly ending months of conflict between these factions. The deal mandates the Kurdish groups relinquish administrative and military control over three critical provinces—Deir al-Zur, Al Raqa, and Al Hasaka—to the Assad regime. Is This Agreement Just A Veil for Assad’s Reassertion? While Damascus portrays this as a step toward national unity, the reality demands sober scrutiny. The surrender of control over strategic areas rich in oil and gas resources...