Suriye’nin Geleceğinde PYD’nin Konumlanması: İç Savaş, 10. Kongre ve 8 Aralık

This study examines the position of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), one of the most prominent actors in the Syrian Civil War, in shaping Syria’s future after December 8. Since 2011, the PYD has pursued a third-way strategy, distinct from both the government and opposition, leveraging the military pressure exerted by its armed wing, the People’s Protection Units (YPG), to secure strategic gains. The study aims to analyze the PYD’s role and influence in the search for a new order in Syria. While the PYD seeks to integrate YPG-commanded Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES)—which has established a de facto governance structure over a significant portion of Syrian territory—into Syria’s future framework, the Syrian Interim Government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, underscores the necessity of disarmament for all groups and the preservation of territorial integrity. This study conducts a situational analysis based on the PYD’s 10th Congress held on September 21–22, 2024, and developments following December 8, 2024, when opposition forces took control of Damascus. Notably, the exclusion of the PYD and its affiliates from the National Dialogue Conference on February 25, 2025—where discussions on Syria’s future took place—is a crucial indicator for forecasting future developments. By centering its analysis on the PYD, this study aims to provide an up-to-date perspective on Syria’s current situation and contribute to the field.