
Syrian Regime Reduces Extractive Passport Fees
The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced a forthcoming reduction in passport issuance fees by 50% to 70%. This would represent

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

Syria’s Company Registrations Are Changing—But Not Transforming the Economy Since 8 December 2024: • 97 new companies have been announced