Russia prepares the way for Bashar al-Assad’s brutal endgame in Nothern Syria
It’s unlikely that any institution within the “Autonomous Administration” will preserve any independence as its reliance on the Assad regime becomes more solidified
Syrian Kurds shift alliance & make deal with Assad government to resist Turkey (map)
Russian officials have been mediating low-level talks between the Kurds and Damascus while Syria says army enters Turkey border town
Rights group says Turkey sowing dissent in Syria
“The defeat of IS in Manbij was a severe blow to several parties seeking to spread chaos, support terrorism and divide Arabs & Kurds"