Turkey Views Syria-Kurdish Forces Integration Deal as Historic Turning Point

Turkish security sources describe a recent integration deal between Syria's government and Kurdish forces as a "historic turning point." Turkey's intelligence agency reportedly played a key role in encouraging restraint among involved parties. The deal is seen as vital for restoring Syrian state authority and advancing Turkey's efforts to combat terrorism, including its ongoing fight against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and Islamic State. Stability in Syria is considered crucial for Turkey's domestic security goals.