Bashar al-Assad's Economic Policy and its Impact on the 2011 Crisis in Syria
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https://doi.org/10.52575/2687-0967-2025-52-3-631-638Keywords:
The Syrian Arab Republic, economic development, The Syrian crisis, unemployment, economic reforms in Syria, standard of livingAbstract
This study focuses on the economic development of the Syrian Arab Republic from 2000 to 2011, highlighting key events and trends that contributed to the escalation of the Syrian crisis. The impact of both external and internal factors on the country's economic landscape is analyzed, with an emphasis on social aspects such as rising unemployment and declining living standards. These social problems became the main catalysts of public discontent and lead to mass protests. The policy of the ruling elite turned out to be inappropriate to the needs of the Syrian people, which contributed to the deepening of inequality. The Government's inability to respond adequately to changes, especially after the Arab Spring, exacerbated existing grievances. In addition, external factors such as international economic sanctions and regional instability complicated the economic situation. As a result, the author concludes that ignoring social issues on the part of the Syrian leadership played a crucial role in the deterioration of the country's stability and the beginning of the conflict.
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