11min chapter

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Christoph Reuter: Syria’s War Economy.

Babel: Translating the Middle East

CHAPTER

Trade and Networks in Conflict-Affected Countries

This chapter explores how trade and networks thrive in conflict-affected countries like Syria or Libya. It discusses the role of trust in making criminal and terrorist organizations operate globally. It also examines how insurgencies create governance structures and consolidate power through the provision of essential services.

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