The rising influence of Mrs Assad
FT News Briefing
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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