Syria is moving to solidify its January 30 agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), following a January cooperation pact that allows Syrian forces to deploy in SDF-held eastern regions. A recent meeting in Hasakah, led by Brig. Gen. Hamza al-Hmaidi, focused on integrating SDF personnel into the Syrian military and implementing the agreement’s terms, including cooperation on security and infrastructure. This collaboration indicates a symbolic power shift and aims to enhance stability in the region. Amid these developments, the U.S. continues its withdrawal from Syria while concerns about ISIS activity grow in nearby Iraqi provinces.
