Syrian Democratic Forces Merges with Syrian Army Following Dissolution

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has officially announced its dissolution and integration with the Syrian army. Founded in 2015 during the Syrian war, the Kurdish-led SDF controlled significant portions of northern Syria. Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024, the Syrian army launched an offensive in the region, resulting in the SDF losing much of its territory. Consequently, the SDF agreed to merge with the national armed forces. Analysts, including Noah Bonsey from the International Crisis Group, Yusuf Alabarda, an international security and politics analyst, and Kenneth Katzman from The Soufan Center, may provide insights into the implications of this deal for Syria post-al-Assad.