Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Syrian Kurdish Forces in Post-Assad Era

Ankara demands disarmament and integration of YPG into Syria's new administration, while the U.S. and France consider securing a border zone.

Turkey has warned of a potential military operation against the Kurdish YPG in Syria unless they meet conditions for disarmament and integration into the new Syrian administration.
The YPG, a key force in the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), is viewed by Ankara as a terrorist group linked to the PKK, which has waged a decades-long insurgency in Turkey.
Talks are reportedly underway to involve U.S. and French troops in securing a demilitarized border zone in northern Syria, though Turkey's approval remains uncertain.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad last month has intensified regional dynamics, with Turkey supporting Syria's new leadership while addressing its own security concerns along the border.
The SDF continues to guard thousands of detained Islamic State fighters, with U.S. officials emphasizing the importance of maintaining this security role.