The Syrian army has taken territory long held by Kurdish-led forces, before declaring a ceasefire.
The lightning offensive changes the balance of power in the country.
Are there wider implications for Kurds beyond Syria?
Presenter: Maleen Saeed
Guests:
David Des Roches – Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute
Mohammed Salih – Non-resident senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute
Elijah Magnier – Military and political analyst
Published On 19 Jan 2026