The Syrian army has taken control of territory held by Kurdish-led forces before declaring a ceasefire.
The offensiveness of electricity changes the balance of power in the country.
Are there broader implications for the Kurds beyond Syria?
Presenter: Malin Saeed
Guest:
David Des Roches – Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute
Mohammad Salih – Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute
Elijah Magnier – military and political analyst
Published on January 19, 2026

