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Although the Syrian Kurds are considered U.S. allies, Turkey opposes applying Iraq’s federal model to Syria. This stance constitutes a major obstacle to building unity in Syria.

Looking at the case of Iraq after Saddam’s fall, it appears that the U.S. and Europe support Iraq’s federal model.

At the same time, given its geographic position and proximity to the Kurds of Iraq and Syria, Turkey cannot accept the strengthening of autonomous Kurds along its borders with its own Kurdish population.

This situation poses a significant challenge to achieving lasting peace in Syria. The key question is how the United States will step in as a mediator and find a solution to this dilemma.