Episode 57-Counting the cost: Inside Syria's economy

December 8 2024  will forever be a turning point in Syria’s modern history. The fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime brings new risks, challenges, and opportunities. But how did we get here?In this episode, we break down Syria’s economy under Assad, from pre-2011 through the 14-year civil war, and explore the economic challenges ahead.Joining us is Jihad Yazigi, founder & editor-in-chief of The Syria Report. With over two decades of expertise, he unpacks Syria’s economic past, present, and uncertain future.We covered several topics including:Syria's political economyThe economic factors that led to Assad's downfallChallenges ahead for the new Syrian administrationJihad's Twitter (X)-https://x.com/jihadyazigiThe Syria Report Twitter (X)-https://x.com/TheSyriaReportEmail us: [email protected] Majlis & Markets on LinkedIn-https://lnkd.in/eXKNRVcFFollow Majlis & Markets on Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/majlismarkets/Intro theme song-Arab and Muslim by StockMusic via Pixabay