Bypassing Strait of Hormuz via Syria?
- Issue 19
Mouayad Albonni“In addition to Syria’s domestic challenges, Syria is at the intersection of visible and growing tensions between Israel, Turkiye, Iran, the US, and Russia. And some Gulf countries may demand increased confidence in Syria’s leadership before allowing it that much influence over their oil exports.
The extent of the crisis in Hormuz is making Syria’s short but risky trade routes to the Mediterranean look more attractive. Opportunities in Syria still require careful due diligence and the ability to contend with uncertainty.”