Syria’s New Customs Tariff and the Potential Economic Fallout
Introduction On January 11 2025, Syria’s new caretaker government shook up the country’s customs rules, replacing old tariffs still standing from the Assad era. The unilateral decision by the General Directorate of Customs sparked mixed reactions, with some - most notably Turkish exporters - voicing objections, while other stakeholders welcomed the change. The new tariff covers approximately 6,000 goods and…
Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Visions for Syria’s Future, As Expressed in His Statements
This piece examines the transformative aftermath of the Assad regime's collapse on December 8, 2024, with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leading the Deterrence of Aggression operations room to gain control over significant Syrian territories. Ahmad al-Sharaa’s emergence as the interim ruler
Integrating Returning Refugees into Syria’s Education System: A Proposed Strategy Based on Post-Conflict Experiences
The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime on December 8, 2024, marked a critical juncture in Syria’s history, presenting an opportunity for reconstruction and stability after years of conflict. This political
Recent Developments in Syria: Between Military Gains and Future Challenges
Just Few days ago, Syria has experienced swift and transformative developments, leading to notable shifts in the dynamics of military and political control. These changes hold the potential to disrupt the longstanding political deadlock that has characterized the Syrian conflict for over 13 years, potentially re-centring the crisis within the focus of regional and international discourse. The intricacy of these…
Suriyelilerin Ülkelerine Geri Dönüş Olasılıkları
Çatışmaların dinmesiyle gündeme gelen Suriyelilerin ülkelerine dönme sorusu, savaş yılları boyunca Suriyelilerin yoğun olarak göç ettikleri Türkiye, Lübnan ve Ürdün’de ağırlıklı olarak dolaşmıştır. 831 bin Suriyelinin bulunduğu Lübnan’da yerel yönetim Suriyeli sığınmacıları hedef alan ırkçı kampanyalar başlatırken 671 bin Suriyeliye ev sahipliği yapan Ürdün hükümeti, sığınmacıları geri göndermek için Esad rejimine baskı uygulamaktadır. hükümet ve halk düzeyinde yıllar boyunca Suriyeli…
On the potential return of Syrian refugees to their country
With the intensity of military operations in Syria on the wane, there has been a growing discussion, both at official and social levels, regarding the potential repatriation of Syrian refugees. This discourse is particularly prominent in neighboring countries (Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan), where significant numbers of Syrians have sought refuge to escape the perils of the prolonged Syrian war. In…
