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March 2025
What Does the Composition of Syria’s Caretaker Government Tell Us?
Our mapping of the Caretaker Government’s representation of Syrians by place of birth, age, gender, religion, and military affiliation highlights significant imbalances that impact legitimacy and governance.
March 2025
The State of Syria’s Domestic Debt
An assessment of the size of domestic debt and to whom it’s owed. The country’s approach to domestic debt will affect its creditworthiness and access to credit.
March 2025
Tracking Regime Cronies: How to Deal with Assad’s Economic Networks
How Syria should dismantle Assad-era crony networks while balancing accountability, stability, and justice.
March 2025
Syria’s Private Banking Sector: Collapse, Consequences, and a Path Forward
An in-depth analysis of the collapse of the private banking sector, its economic repercussions, and the challenges and steps required for reintegration into the global financial system.
March 2025
External Contribution: A Panoramic View of the Status Quo in Syria and the Emerging US Position
Charles Lister of the Middle East Institute offers an analysis of Syria’s ongoing fragile transition, the internal and external challenges it faces, and the evolving position of the US regarding the interim government’s legitimacy and the broader geopolitical context.
March 2025
Interview: How to Re-plug Syria’s Banking Sector into the Global System
Reintegrating Syria into the global financial system requires more than just sanctions relief. Major banks remain bound by US compliance rules, and past attempts like INSTEX show that market forces won’t move without strong incentives such as tax breaks or subsidies. European governments must treat Syria’s financial re-engagement as a security priority, leveraging sovereign-backed institutions and regulatory guarantees.
February 2025
Syria’s External Debt: How Much, to Whom is it Owed, and Will it be Repaid?
Syria’s conflict-driven debt poses challenges for recovery, requiring careful negotiation and international support.
February 2025
Is Syria’s Caretaker Government Overstepping its Mandate in Setting Economic Policy?
Syria’s Caretaker Government is enacting sweeping reforms, raising concerns about overreach and long-term instability.
February 2025
The Legal Status of the Oil Contracts in Syria
Syria’s regime collapse has complicated the status of oil contracts, with disputes over rights and obligations.
February 2025
The Complexities of Lifting UN Sanctions on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Lifting UN sanctions on HTS involves technical hurdles and political challenges, with international actors imposing conditions that might complicate delisting efforts.
February 2025
External Contribution: Entrepreneurship in Syria: A Path to Economic Recovery
Entrepreneurship is crucial for Syria’s recovery but faces hurdles like sanctions and lack of financing. Engaging the diaspora and easing regulations could help startups drive economic stability.
February 2025
Interview: The EU’s Position Toward Syria: Step-by-Step, Not Step-for-Step
German Special Envoy outlines Germany’s shift toward engaging with Syria, focusing on easing sanctions, fostering stability, and promoting international coordination.
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