In a significant shift in the ongoing Syrian conflict, the Syrian army has made substantial territorial gains in areas previously held by Kurdish forces. The advance comes after intense battles between government troops and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a predominantly Kurdish alliance backed by the United States
Syrian Army Advances into Kurdish-Controlled Regions
Lisa Chang is an Asia Pacific correspondent based in London, covering the region's political and economic developments with particular focus on China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, she previously spent five years reporting from Hong Kong for the South China Morning Post. She holds a Master's in Asian Studies from SOAS.
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