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Billionaires, Politics, and the Syrian Conflict

This chapter examines the influence of billionaires on political power and the agency of citizens, questioning the dominance of plutocrats over nation-states. It shifts focus to the ongoing civil war in Syria, highlighting recent developments and the rise of the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Aleppo. The chapter also explores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play, including the roles of Russia, Turkey, and Iran in shaping the conflict's outcome.

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