Syrian Kurdish Forces in Damascus for Critical Army Merger Talks

A delegation from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has traveled to Damascus for talks with the Syrian government. The central topic is the military integration of the SDF into the state's armed forces. The meeting was announced to also include participants from the U.S.-led International Coalition against ISIS. This suggests high-level international awareness of the negotiations. The SDF, a Kurdish-led military alliance, controls northeastern Syria. Its possible integration is a major step in ending Syria's long-running conflict. The outcome could reshape the country's security structure.