Syria’s political landscape has undergone a major shift with the recently announced agreement between the predominantly Kurdish and American-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the transitional Syrian government. After weeks of negotiations, this deal signals a potential breakthrough in the country’s long and complex path to reunification. However, the agreement remains fraught with ambiguity, and whether it can truly bridge one of Syria’s most enduring rifts remains to be seen.
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