The Economy of the Syrian Regime: Approaches and Policies 1970-2024
When Hafez al-Assad seized power in Syria, his regime adopted socialist economic slogans in keeping with its Baathist roots
• Senior Researcher - Economic Affairs Specialist. Member of Studies unite. • Focuses on macroeconomic issues in Syria and middle east countries. • master’s degree in economics from Damascus University- Syria. • Master’s degree in Data Science from Roma Business School - Italy and Universidad Internacional de Valencia- Spain • Diploma in Local and Decentralized Administration from Lund University- Sweeden. • Lecturer in Economics at several universities, contributed to the preparation of several books and university curricula. • Has Four published books, including "Explaining Nobel Prize-winning theories in economics," and a large number of research papers and scientific articles. • He participates as an economic expert in international organizations.
• Senior Researcher - Economic Affairs Specialist.
Member of Studies unite.
• Focuses on macroeconomic issues in Syria and middle east countries.
• master’s degree in economics from Damascus University- Syria.
• Master’s degree in Data Science from Roma Business School - Italy and Universidad Internacional de Valencia- Spain
• Diploma in Local and Decentralized Administration from Lund University- Sweeden.
• Lecturer in Economics at several universities, contributed to the preparation of several books and university curricula.
• Has Four published books, including "Explaining Nobel Prize-winning theories in economics," and a large number of research papers and scientific articles.
• He participates as an economic expert in international organizations.
Research & Articles
The Pathways of Syrian Migration: Navigating from Syria and Neighboring Countries in 2023
The impetus for migration endures across the Syrian tapestry, with inhabitants of particular locales confronting more intense pressures that compel them to exit their homeland.
Illegal Immigration of Syrians: Causes and Implications
Since 2011, the country has been witnessing a continuous wave of illegal migration, with three major waves recorded. The first peak was in 2012, the second in 2015, and the third in 2021. During these years, approximately 7 million refugees left Syria, in addition to a similar number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are typically seen as a major source of refugee flow to the world.
Map of the distribution of Syrians inside and outside Syria
Working in the economic, political, and social sectors is not possible without considering the demographic dimension. Population issues have remained a focal point for many research institutions, as demographic changes have impacted everyone. Similarly, migration and displacement issues have remained prominent throughout the years of conflict in Syria.
Challenges to Syrian refugees and IDPs after the earthquake
Syrian refugees in Türkiye and IDPs in NW Syria face great challenges after the earthquake struck the region on Feb. 6, 2023. It discusses the key challenges facing Syrians in Türkiye and inside Syria in the short and medium terms, which affect many areas, especially economic, social, health, urban and others
The course of restoring relations between the UAE and the Syrian regime
Since 2017, it has been clear that the UAE has become closer to the Syrian regime. Abu Dhabi modified its position and reopened its embassy in Damascus in 2018. Later, the UAE improved its political and economic relations with the regime, culminating in a visit by the Emirati foreign minister to Damascus, and al-Assad's visit to the UAE.