Kurds Face New Risks and Opportunities After Assad's Fall, PKK Dissolution, and Iran War (warontherocks.com)

• Assad's fall, PKK dissolution talks, and Iran war reshape Kurdish geopolitics.
• Turkey gains leverage in PKK negotiations as central governments strengthen.
• PKK disarmament process accelerated but remains fragile.

"The fall of Assad (Dec 2024), the PKK's decision to dissolve and negotiate with Turkey (2025), and the 2026 U.S.-Israeli war with Iran have reshaped Kurdish prospects across the Middle East. Four experts analyze the shifting dynamics for Kurds in Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran. The Iran war has strengthened central governments against Kurdish groups, boosting Ankara's leverage in PKK disarmament talks. The process remains fragile."