Diyaruna

2023-03-17

Iranian companies invade the Syrian marketplace

Iran's reach into the Syrian economy puts Syria in a dangerous position and circumvents the sanctions imposed under the 2019 Caesar Act, experts say.

Economy

2023-01-31

Analysts warn of imminent collapse of Syrian economy

The Syrian government has not taken any real measures to remedy the situation, instead relying on the largely inconsistent foreign aid from its allies.

Syrian regime puts its militias first amid mounting hardships

Economy

2022-12-30

Syrian regime puts its militias first amid mounting hardships

Petroleum supplies flow normally to regime forces and allied militias, in sharp contrast to the situation most civilians are experiencing.

Iraqis regard China's pursuit of investment monopoly with suspicion

Economy

2022-10-06

Iraqis regard China's pursuit of investment monopoly with suspicion

Iraq needs to attract foreign investment on a large scale to rebuild its infrastructure, but China may not be a reliable partner, as examples abound worldwide about the risks of dealing with Beijing.

China helps Iran evade sanctions with illicit activity at sea

Economy

2022-08-08

China helps Iran evade sanctions with illicit activity at sea

Activities include the use of vessels operating under the flags of other countries and ship-to-ship cargo transfers in open water.

String of debts: Sri Lanka's cautionary tale of doing business with China

Economy

2022-07-21

String of debts: Sri Lanka's cautionary tale of doing business with China

Once called the crown jewel in Beijing's 'string of pearls', Sri Lanka is saddled with debt and unused infrastructure that could easily be converted to military use.

Regional economies feel the impact of Iran's product dumping

Economy

2022-07-14

Regional economies feel the impact of Iran's product dumping

Iranian goods have been saturating marketplaces from Syria to Yemen, to the detriment of local business and agriculture, economists say.

Syrians prepare for hardest Eid al-Adha in decades

Economy

2022-07-08

Syrians prepare for hardest Eid al-Adha in decades

Russia's war with Ukraine has made a bad situation worse in Syria, where after a decade of war residents struggle to afford basic necessities.

Militia leaders' kids flaunt wealth as ordinary Iraqis scrape by

Economy

2022-06-30

Militia leaders' kids flaunt wealth as ordinary Iraqis scrape by

As ordinary Iraqis face poverty, unemployment and food and energy shortages, the pampered sons of militia leaders are living a life of luxury.

'Blackmail': Russia threatens world famine with blockade of Ukraine

Economy

2022-06-23

'Blackmail': Russia threatens world famine with blockade of Ukraine

Moscow is demanding sanctions be scrapped in exchange for re-opening Ukrainian seaports. At the same time, Russian forces are looting and selling Ukrainian grain, observers say.