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.