Home Analysis Why the Syrian Kurds Can’t Win AnalysisRegional DirectoryMiddle East and North Africa Why the Syrian Kurds Can’t Win By GPF Team - February 22, 2016 714 Feb. 22, 2016 Despite recent victories, the Kurdish YPG forces face several challenges. This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $79 per year Save 27% vs. monthly ✓Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓George Friedman's geopolitical insights ✓2026 Forecast & Special Collection on the Middle East ✓100% reader-supported Subscribe Now 30-day money-back guarantee Already a subscriber? Log in RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Analysis Daily Memo: US Deployment, Kurdish Concerns Analysis How the Iran War Creates a New Strategic Environment Analysis Daily Memo: Commercial Shipping and the Conflict in Iran Latest Posts EU Economies Can’t Catch a BreakFREE Europe Geopolitical Futures - March 13, 2026 Continue to the category George Answers Your Questions: A Summary of the Iran War, So Far Analysis George Friedman - March 14, 2026 EU Economies Can’t Catch a BreakFREE Europe Geopolitical Futures - March 13, 2026