The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) is the political leadership of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Established in 2015, it is a confederation of multi-ethnic political parties, civil society organizations, and activists advocating for democracy, religious freedom, individual rights, and women's empowerment in Syria. The SDC plays a crucial role in shaping governance and policy in North and East Syria, working in partnership with the United States and the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.