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Ahmed al-Sharaa

What's on Ahmed al-Sharaa's mind?

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the SDF puzzle 28% off the terror list 24% · newabsorbing the militias 14% open for business 12% everything else 22%
#1
The SDF Is Dissolved. The Kurdish Question Isn't.

Three outlets ask the same thing this week: with the SDF folded, what does Damascus actually do with the Kurds — and with the YPJ?

After SDF dissolution, how will al-Sharaa treat Syria's Kurds?

Responsible Statecraft · 2026-09-04
our translation

dissolving the force was the easy part. he wants them as individuals, not as units — units keep their old loyalties and their old chain of command.

SDF dissolution fallout, three outletsvery sure · 3 sources
#2
Sanctions Off, Leverage On
new — Fresh sanctions-lift coverage todayvery sure · 3 sources
#3
The Army Is the Tell
Army composition scrutiny after SDF foldspretty sure · 2 sources
#4
Emirati Concrete and a Route Around Hormuz
UAE property push framed as pivotpretty sure · 1 source
sunday, september 6
Reread the fine print on how much leverage Washington kept(reported)
Decide whether YPJ units get names or just serial numbers(reported)
Take the call from an Emirati developer holding a site plan(reported)
Check which correspondent banks actually picked up today(safe bet)

rebuilt from the public schedule, pool reports & old habits — the rest is educated guessing

The source

Syria Is Off the Terror List, but Washington Still Has Leverage

news.google.com · 2026-09-06

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