How the Syrian army pushed Kurdish-led forces out of oil-rich territory
How the Syrian army pushed Kurdish-led forces out of oil-rich territory
The Syrian government’s lightning-fast offensive took oil-rich territory long held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, before a ceasefire was agreed. While the truce is shaky, Global News Insight’s Virginia Pietromarchi explains how recent developments have shifted the balance of power in the country.
Published On 20 Jan 2026
