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: Azerbaijan Enters the Fray Americas Daily Memo: Kurdish Engagement in Iran, US Warns Spain Analysis Daily Memo: Fallout From the Attack on Iran Latest Posts First Thoughts on the Attack on IranFREE Analysis George Friedman - March 1, 2026 Continue to the category Daily Memo: Azerbaijan Enters the Fray Analysis Geopolitical Futures - March 5, 2026 Russia’s Limited Gains From the Middle East War Analysis Ekaterina Zolotova - March 5, 2026