
Sanctions Lifted but Syria’s Banks Still Frozen
The Assad regime fell in 2024… And in 2025, the United States and other countries began easing sanctions imposed on
The Assad regime fell in 2024… And in 2025, the United States and other countries began easing sanctions imposed on
The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced a forthcoming reduction in passport issuance fees by 50% to 70%. This would represent
The EU has sanctioned 5 individuals linked to the former Assad regime under its Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. Three
Erdoğan sees post-Assad Syria as a golden ticket to political ambitions in 2028. But behind Turkish cement exports and housing
Cutting Zeros, Restoring Trust: Could Redenomination Address Syria’s Monetary Woes? The Syrian pound has lost over 99.5% of its value
Six months after Assad’s fall, public electricity output remains stuck at 1,600 MW, a fraction of the pre-war level. But
In this edition: Powering the Recovery – Syria’s electricity grid remains dysfunctional, but foreign investment may spark revival. We break
Trapped Funds: The Fate of Syrian Deposits in Lebanese Banks Since the collapse of Lebanon’s banking system in 2019, over
Aaron Zelin, Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, highlights this as a striking example of ISIL’s
Syria’s direct tax system is no longer fit for purpose; urgent reforms are needed. Since 2010, direct taxes have fallen