
The Potential and Outlook for Syria’s Oil Sector
In 2010, Syria’s oil sector was the backbone of its economy, contributing 18% to GDP. A decade of conflict
In 2010, Syria’s oil sector was the backbone of its economy, contributing 18% to GDP. A decade of conflict
As Syria’s narco-state crumbles, a new chapter in the captagon trade begins. With regime-linked labs dismantled, smaller, mobile networks are
When global sanctions isolated Syria in 2011, Russia stepped in, securing key energy and mining deals. With Assad’s regime
As Syria experiences significant political shifts, millions of lives hang in the balance. Easing sanctions could help revive the
Electricity production in Syria has dropped by 75% since 2011. With damaged power plants and fuel shortages, millions are
Syria’s oil sector, once a cornerstone of the economy, is now in ruins. The SDF controls 86% of production,
The January 2025 issue of Syria in Figures is here! In this edition, we look at Syria’s energy sectors, the
Syrian entrepreneurs in Türkiye are driving growth and creating jobs, with over 10,000 businesses established since 2012. Yet, they
Extortion, lawlessness, and human trafficking: The Aoun al-Dadat crossing exemplifies exploitation in Syria’s fragmented governance. Full analysis in Syria
The December 2024 edition of Syria in Figures is here. From the Awn al-Dadat crossing to Syrian entrepreneurs in