Bangladesh, Jan. 21 -- The question of integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian state has moved from a distant possibility to an immediate strategic priority. Recent diplomatic signals, legislative actions by Damascus, and shifting regional and international positions indicate that the era of ambiguity surrounding the SDFs future is rapidly closing. What is emerging instead is a clear, if complex, pathway toward reintegration-one that carries profound implications for Syrias sovereignty, Kurdish political rights, and regional stability.

On January 20, Syrias Ministry of Defense announced a four-day ceasefire with the SDF, a move that coincided with a significant recalibration of American policy. US envoy Tom Barrack...