Will the Syrian army end up controlling Kurdish-held areas?

"The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the SDF. It all started in Aleppo, and now the fighting has expanded to the northeastern parts of Syria. The army says it has made major advances there, seizing areas previously under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This rapid sequence of events paves the way for the government to tighten its grip on this strategic and oil-rich region."

"Many rounds of talks and agreements between Damascus and the SDF leadership over the last year have yielded no results. That is despite involvement from the US in efforts to bring the two sides to common ground. How will this play out within Syria and the wider region? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Omar Abu Layla Syrian Affairs analyst Scott Lucas Professor of US and international politics at University College Dublin"

The Syrian army expanded operations from Aleppo into northeastern Syria, capturing territory previously held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The advances included strategic, oil-rich areas, enabling the government to consolidate control over key resources and territory. Numerous negotiations and agreements between Damascus and SDF leadership over the past year produced no breakthrough, despite mediation efforts involving the US. The shift in control alters local power structures, affects Kurdish political and security positions, changes access to energy assets, and carries broader implications for regional actors with strategic interests in Syria.

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