Amidst violent unrest along Syria’s Mediterranean coast, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed to merge with the country’s new government earlier this week, in what has been hailed as a historic agreement. The deal was widely lauded as a breakthrough for the interim government, led by former Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) frontman Ahmed al-Sharaa, […]| The Soufan Center
In the ten-day offensive that ultimately toppled the 54-year rule of the Assad regime in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Sunni Islamist rebel group, showcased its strategic approach to media operations and public relations. The group’s messaging was carefully tailored not just to Syrians, at home and exiled, and other rebel fighters, but also […]| The Soufan Center
After a steep drop in operational tempo in late 2024 and early 2025 when the Assad regime imploded, the Islamic State (IS) in Syria has since increased its attack frequency month over month, targeting both security forces and soft targets in territories controlled by the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian transitional government. […]| The Soufan Center
