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Syria's Political Turmoil and Drug Economy

This chapter examines Syria's current political landscape after Bashar al-Assad's disputed fourth-term election, amidst the ongoing civil war. The discussion delves into the regime's dependence on drug trafficking, specifically Captagon, and explores Assad's strategies to evade accountability while outlining the broader regional consequences.

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