The U.S. sanctions, which are the most comprehensive against Syria, remain the biggest obstacle to seeing a recovery in the transitional period and improving the livelihoods of Syrians.

Negotiations between the Syrian state and the SDF focus on integration, ISIS detainees, and regional cooperation amid funding and repatriation challenges.

Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan’s call for his party to lay down arms and dissolve carries an implicit message to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

As Israeli incursions push deeper into Syrian territory, ranging from two to ten kilometers, the big question looms: How long will "Israel" stay, and how will Syria’s new administration respond?

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan's visit to Baghdad focused on urging Iraq to join a military alliance with Turkiye and Syria to combat the PKK and ISIS, amid regional tensions.