Momentum is building, with talks involving the Syrian government and international companies such as Shell, Tatneft, and Gulfsands, among others.

After more than a decade of sanctions and war, Syria’s oil sector is reopening. Before 2011, foreign firms produced nearly

Eight highly compromised individuals, either sanctioned or closely tied to Assad regime cronies, hold shares in more than half of

Syria’s private banking sector urgently needs international re-engagement. Yet a handful of sanctioned shareholders continue to block the path. Under

Lebanon has announced a plan to repatriate 400,000 Syrian refugees, offering $100 per person. Cyprus offers over €1,000 per family.

In this issue: Unlocking Access:Banking compliance challenges A handful of sanctioned individuals make it difficult for Syrian banks to re-establish

A redenominated Syrian pound could do more than simplify transactions. It might help the Central Bank track large cash holdings

Despite Assad’s fall, only 577 thousand Syrian refugees have officially returned—less than 10% of the 6.1 million who fled the

The March 2025 agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Damascus caretaker government could unlock a rare opportunity: reactivating

Syria still produces only a third of the gas it did before the war. The reasons go beyond damaged infrastructure: