The Kurds, as Syria's largest ethnic minority, face an uncertain future with the rise of Sunni Arab rebels, complicating their pursuit of autonomy and peace.
Kurdish fighters experienced a setback when the Sunni Arab rebels forced them out of Deir al-Zour, indicating the volatile balance of power within Syria.
With Turkey's backing of opposition factions and direct military actions against Kurds, the Kurdish struggle for stability and support from the U.S. appears jeopardized.
The presence of around 900 American troops in eastern Syria raises questions about the future of U.S. involvement and support for Kurdish forces post-election.
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