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Given the shifting dynamics on the ground, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) find themselves at a crossroads. Historically, the SDF has collaborated closely with the United States to dismantle ISIS, yet internal power struggles loom large. Recently, the SDF faced deteriorating conditions due to encroaching military factions like the Syrian National Army, backed by Turkey, which threatens to turn the tide against them.
Amid these tensions, the SDF now grapples with not only the threat from ISIS but also from a growing discontent among civilians, leading to protests and civil unrest within their controlled territories.