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The rising influence of Mrs Assad

FT News Briefing

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Economic Control and Asset Seizures in Syria

This chapter explores the intricate financial dynamics in Syria during 2019, focusing on Asma al-Assad's influence in asset seizures from the merchant class. It reveals her unformalized power over economic strategies that shape the regime's business landscape, highlighting the connections between businesses and the government.

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