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Christoph Reuter: Syria’s War Economy.
Babel: Translating the Middle East
The Smuggling of Kaptagon: From Origins to War Trade
This chapter explores the smuggling and trade of kaptagon in the Middle East, particularly in Syria. It delves into the origins of kaptagon, its production and cooperation with Hezbollah, and how it became a major item for trade during the war. Additionally, it discusses the difficulty of tracking shipments in Syria's war economy and the involvement of Europeans in the trade.
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