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  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

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As Syria experiences significant political shifts, millions of lives hang in the balance.   Easing sanctions could help revive the

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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