(2026-01-19). The trailer is over in Syria, and the film has now begun! uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist Following recent developments in Syria, all actors are now faced with a reality that goes beyond temporary maneuvers or tactical delays. For the point reached today has clearly demonstrated that the real issue in Syria is neither a new constitution nor elections, nor a struggle for so-called minority rights. Especially …
(2026-01-19). How Turkey and Damascus Engineered a Kurdish Defeat. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Syrian government forces swiftly moved to consolidate control over key oil fields and the city of Raqqa on Monday, following a dramatic weekend deal in which Kurdish-led forces agreed to withdraw from two strategic provinces. The shift, which included reports of attacks on Islamic State prisons, marks the most significant change to Syria's …
(2026-01-19). Syria agrees truce with Kurds after troop advance. tribune.com.pk 
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday announced a deal with the chief of Kurdish-led forces that includes a ceasefire, after government troops advanced across Kurdish-held areas of the country's north and east. | The agreement, which will also see the Kurdish administration and forces integrate into the state, marks a blow for the minority, which has long held ambitions of preserving the de facto autonomy they had exercised over areas they held for over a decade. | It comes after deadly clashes in the Syrian city of Raqa on Sunday between Kurdish-led forces and local fighters loyal to Damascus. | The deal…