Kurdish Forces Face Strategic Disappointment After ISIS War, Reassessing International Alliances
Kurdish-led forces in northeastern Syria, who were key partners with the United States during the war against ISIS, are experiencing significant strategic disappointment. Many Kurds had anticipated that their alliance with the U.S. would lead to lasting political and security guarantees for Rojava, their self-administered region. Expectations also extended to Israel, with many Kurds believing Israel's influence in Washington and its strategic regional position could help secure Rojava's future. However, these expectations have not materialized. The U.S. has prioritized its strategic relationship with Turkey, and Rojava has not received the anticipated international guarantees, leading to severe political and military pressure on Kurdish forces in Syria. This situation has prompted a reassessment of international alliances and a search for a new political future for the Kurds, moving beyond the rhetoric of figures like Abdullah Ocalan, who has been in Turkish custody for decades. 
