SDF and Autonomous Admin Defeat
The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Autonomous Administration have been officially dissolved, with their forces integrated into the Syrian state's institutions. This has restored sovereignty and military decision-making to Damascus, reclaiming resources and areas of influence that had been under parallel forces' control for over 11 years. Damascus has regained influence in regions such as Hasakah, Qamishli, and Derik, and has reduced the autonomy of the SDF, while still retaining some political and administrative structures. Gradually, the Kurdish language has been introduced into schools, and Kurdish rights within the state are being activated. This shift follows the battles of January 2026, which deepened SDF losses in the northeastern regions. U.S. policy, as indicated by officials' statements, aims for this new framework to integrate Kurdish military and political forces into the Syrian state. Turkey also agrees with this approach, provided Damascus ends the SDF’s independent enclave and transfers authority to the central government. This would put an end to the autonomous governance model and turn the Kurdish issue into a domestic Syrian matter, reducing the capacity to establish parallel entities on the ground.
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