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Preliminary reading of Syria’s post-Assad economic trends

by Jihad Yazigi

On March 29, a bit more after their first 100 days in power, the new Syrian authorities, led by transitional president Ahmad Al-Sharaa, named a new government that it is supposed to lead the county towards economic recovery.

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After the fall of the Assad regime, Syria entered a new era. However, the economic reality remains grim. Most Syrians live in poverty, with GDP dramatically lower than 2010 levels. After years of civil war, parts of the country lie in ruins, while sanctions and decades of mismanagement have made the situation even worse.

This paper examines Syria's emerging post-Assad economic landscape by examining both short-term challenges and mid-/long-term structural issues, and what choices will shape Syria’s future.

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