Shortly after taking power on Dec. 8, 2024, Ahmed al-Sharaβs government in Damascus called for the integration of the YPG, the Syrian branch of the PKK terrorist organization, which controls vast territories east of the Euphrates. Unifying Syriaβs dual military and administrative structures was a clear necessity for the countryβs territorial integrity and sovereignty. This call initially gained traction on March 10, 2025, when both sides signed an eight-point integration agreement.
However, since then, very little has changed beyond a few symbolic gestures. Instead of taking structural steps toward unity, the YPG has employed stalling tactics, making maximalist demands to keep Damascus at bay. Although Dec. 31, 2025, was set as the deadline for the agreement's implementation, the new year has not started as hoped.
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