Syria's government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia alliance that would see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and institutions into the state. This comes after weeks of clashes which saw Syrian troops reclaim large swathes of territory in the northeast that had been under SDF control for more than a decade. US envoy Tom Barrack called it 'a profound and historic milestone in Syria's journey toward national reconciliation, unity, and enduring stability'.... Much like a previous agreement, this new deal would see SDF withdraw from points of contact, its members join the Syrian army and government, and its administrative bodies integrate into those of the state. Furthermore, an agreement on the civil and educational rights for Kurdish people has been reached, coupled with the assurance that displaced individuals will be able to return home. Significant transfers of control, including oil and gas fields, will also take place, marking an extensive shift in power dynamics following the SDF's earlier territorial losses. The Kurdish entity's previously held territory constituted nearly a third of Syria, supported by US forces during their battle against the Islamic State. The recent changes signal the most significant realignment of control since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, culminating in Syria's 13-year civil war and the onset of new governance under President Ahmed al-Sharaa who seeks to unify a divided nation.