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The Kurdish issue in Syria dates back to the early days of the modern Syrian state after World War I, with the Sykes-Picot Agreement and subsequent treaties. The Syrian government, led by the Ba'ath Party, has historically denied the existence of a Kurdish nation in Syria, instead viewing Kurds as immigrants from Turkey. This has led to a policy of double oppression, with Kurds facing discrimination and persecution. The Ba'ath Party's program has consistently stated that the Arab homeland is only for Arabs, and that all others are secondary.

The Kurdish National Council works within the Syrian opposition institutions, while the Democratic Union Party has a regional project that differs from the Syrian national project. The Syrian government's policy towards Kurds has been one of oppression, with measures such as the "Arab Belt" and the 1962 census in Hasakah province, which aimed to reduce Kurdish influence. The Kurdish issue in Syria is complex, with various parties and factions having different views on the matter.

The Syrian Communist Party has historically been weak, with a divided stance on the issue, and has been criticized for its lack of support for Kurdish rights. The party's ideology has been focused on supporting the government's foreign policy, while ignoring domestic issues such as the Kurdish question. This has led to a loss of popularity among Kurds and intellectuals.

The Kurdish issue in Syria is a longstanding one, with roots in the early days of the modern Syrian state. The Syrian government's policy of double oppression has led to widespread discrimination and persecution of Kurds, and the issue remains a complex and contentious one to this day.