Syria’s 2026 tax reform swaps a fragmented system with flat rates and high exemptions—but our assessment warns it risks deepening fiscal vulnerability despite its advantages.

Withdrawal limits have frozen Syrians’ bank deposits, fueling a parallel market where balances are sold at steep discounts. Our analysis exposes this system and its repercussions.

The first detailed mapping of Syria’s USD 25.4 billion post-Assad MoUs highlights their scale and distribution, while underscoring the risk for implementation.

Syria faces the world’s most severe UXO crisis, with 2025 deaths projected to nearly triple the average of the past 13 years. A national body is urgently needed to coordinate clearance with international partners.

Syria and Lebanon: Borderlands as Catalysts for Development and De-escalation in the Levant
Assad’s fall and Hezbollah’s weakening create a rare opening in Syria–Lebanon ties. This analysis shows how turning borderlands into economic corridors could foster stability.

Governor Al-Gharib outlines his vision for Aleppo, addressing administrative transparency, financial management, reconstruction priorities, and investment strategies to balance urgent needs with long-term development.

Sanctioned individuals in ownership structures block banks’ global reintegration; a way forward is seizing their assets, strengthening compliance and signaling reform.

Following sanctions relief, international oil companies are eyeing a return to Syria. However, unresolved legal claims and high political risk still cast a shadow over re-entry.

The Interim Government is overhauling the bloated public sector through payroll audits, dismissals, and civil service reform. While promising, high costs and fragmented implementation raise concerns.

A recent directive voided dozens of advisory appointments in Syria’s Interim Government. Our analysis shows the improvised nature of recent senior hires and their underlying power dynamics.

States Have Profited from the Conflict in Syria. They Should Use Those Profits to Establish the Syria Victims Fund
Governments have collected over USD 1 billion from violations tied to Syria’s conflict. Elise Baker outlines how they should redirect these proceeds to support justice and survivors.

Progress, Security, and Needs
Minister Haykal answers our questions on digital transformation, infrastructure projects, governance, security, public perception issues—including Starlink and telecom outages—and international support.