shows a clear implementation gap: only 8 of 46 tracked agreements are operational or under implementation, but they account for USD 12.1 billion, or 56 percent of all disclosed value.
Syria offshore exploration is shifting as Western and regional energy firms replace Russian operators in key Levantine Basin blocks.
Turkish bank branches in Syria could reshape the banking sector, expanding foreign competition, correspondent links, and investor confidence.
2027 NDAA Syria policy could restrict US defense funding, tying support to foreign fighter removal, SDF integration, and minority protection.
Convoys through Syria have revived interest in its transit role, but rail is harder: Jordan’s tracks are narrower than Syria’s, forcing cargo to be reloaded at the border and causing delays.
Hormuz disruptions increase the appeal, but escalating regional tensions and governance deficits complicate Syria’s potential.
The digitalization of company registrations should also focus on compliance, not just improving the service.