Understanding the impact of sanctions on the political dynamics in Syria
Mehchy, Z.
& Turkmani, R.
(2021).
Understanding the impact of sanctions on the political dynamics in Syria.
Conflict Research Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science.
& Turkmani, R.
(2021).
Understanding the impact of sanctions on the political dynamics in Syria.
Conflict Research Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science.
This paper argues that Western policy on sanctions should be part of a broader strategy for addressing the conflict in Syria. A key part of this should be transforming a conflict economy into a productive economy. It proposes that conditionality for lifting sanctions should be multi-level rather than top down, aimed at benefitting independent business, civil society, and ordinary people, who represent the main hope for a more peaceful Syria.
