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.
