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HomeThe political economic context of Syria's reconstruction
A prospective in light of a legacy of unequal development
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Syria’s accelerated implementation of neoliberal policies in the decade following Bashar al-Assad’s ascent to power in 2000 benefited the Syrian upper class and foreign investors, particularly from the Gulf monarchies and Turkey, at the expense of the vast majority of Syrians, who were hit by inflation and a rising cost of living. The Syrian economy has since been transformed by vast destruction and territorial fragmentation linked to the loss of state sovereignty in several areas of the country. This fragmentation has led to the creation of ‘multiple war economies’ with various local and foreign actors involved in their dynamics. As the intensity of the war diminishes, new economic transformations in the framework of reconstruction will be the likely avenue through which the regime and crony capitalists will consolidate their political and economic power and domination over Syrian society while providing foreign allies with a share of the market to reward them for their assistance. In this framework, the Syrian government’s reconstruction plan, which remains underdeveloped, will fortify and strengthen the patrimonial and despotic character of the regime and its networks, while being employed as a means to punish or discipline former rebellious populations. At the same time, the reconstruction process will force the Damascus regime to deal with a series of contradictions and challenges that could be translated into opportunities for local and external actors.
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- Institucija (-os) autorė (-s): Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (Europos universitetinis institutas)
- Temos: Artimieji ir Vidurio Rytai
- Tema: ekonominė politika , korupcija , Sirija , taikos palaikymas , ūkio pertvarkymas
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-9084-712-0 | DOI 10.2870/21593 | Katalogo numeris QM-03-18-569-EN-N |
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