
Despite Assad’s Fall, Less Than 10% of Syrian Refugees Have Returned
Six months after Assad’s fall, fewer than 1 in 10 refugees have come home. The fear is no longer the regime; it’s the uncertainty
Six months after Assad’s fall, fewer than 1 in 10 refugees have come home. The fear is no longer the regime; it’s the uncertainty
Syria’s gas supply remains far below pre-war levels. With key infrastructure destroyed and the Conoco processing plant, the country’s largest, significantly underutilized due to political
In this issue: Gas sector under pressure: most reserves lie in government-held territory, but key infrastructure is under SDF control. Why is recovery still sluggish?
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The Assad regime fell in 2024… And in 2025, the United States and other countries began easing sanctions imposed on Syria, particularly those targeting the
The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced a forthcoming reduction in passport issuance fees by 50% to 70%. This would represent the first significant rollback of
The EU has sanctioned 5 individuals linked to the former Assad regime under its Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. Three are ex-members of the Republican
Erdoğan sees post-Assad Syria as a golden ticket to political ambitions in 2028. But behind Turkish cement exports and housing projects lies a risky gamble:
Cutting Zeros, Restoring Trust: Could Redenomination Address Syria’s Monetary Woes? The Syrian pound has lost over 99.5% of its value since 2011. Today, an SYP
Six months after Assad’s fall, public electricity output remains stuck at 1,600 MW, a fraction of the pre-war level. But recent deals and sanctions relief