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Rebranded Al-Qaeda takes over Syria in big win for US, Israel & Turkey, blow to Iran

Geopolitical Economy Report

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Sanctions and Suffering in Syria

This chapter examines the severe economic consequences of Western sanctions on Syria, particularly through the lens of the U.S. and EU's Caesar Act. It argues that these unilateral measures have not only exacerbated poverty and humanitarian crisis but also destabilized the region, contributing to the rise of extremism. Additionally, it critiques U.S. foreign policy strategies that have dismantled Syria's state structure while analyzing the broader geopolitical implications for the Middle East.

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