With Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's precipitate flight to Moscow less than 15 days after rebels led by a breakaway al Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army overran the country, geo-politics in West Asia has grown more complex and tumultuous than ever.
Despite the celebrations in Damascus over the end of al-Assad's 24-year rule following 13 years of civil war, it is by no means clear whether stability will return to this country of 25 million people, 90 per cent of whom live below the poverty line.
Its two mainstays of agriculture and oil, which accounted for about half its gross domestic product before the civil war, have been hit by drought and economic sanctions al-Assad's overthrow was the result of the distractions of his chief backers, the Iran-sponsored Hezbollah and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A peaceful transition of power appears possible with the sitting Prime Minister agreeing to cooperate with the rebels.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 10, 2024-Ausgabe von Business Standard.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 10, 2024-Ausgabe von Business Standard.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
Epstein's 'remarkable' network was valuable, says Barclays ex-CEO
Lawyers for former Barclays Plc boss Jes Staley (pictured) argued that the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had \"the most remarkable network of contacts\" that benefited Staley professionally, as they kicked off a court challenge against his lifetime ban from financial services.
MGNREGA work demand remains higher for fourth straight month
Households demanding work under the MGNREGA scheme remained higher than the last year for the fourth straight month in February. According to the latest data, around 21.8 million households have sought work under the scheme in February 2025, nearly 3 per cent more than the same month last year.
New Sebi chief meets employees to address their concerns
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the newly appointed chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), hit the ground running on his first day on Monday by meeting employees to address their concerns over morale, targets, and key responsibility areas (KRAs).
Woman Credit Seekers Up 3x in 5 Yrs
Women Borrowers Increased at 22% CAGR Between 2019 and 2024
Bata India bats for footwear PLI to boost output, exports
Footwear major Bata India backed the need for a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme in the footwear sector, saying that such support from the government will strengthen manufacturing wherewithal, increase exports, and position India as a base for global supplies.
Oscars 2025: Anora Steals the Show With 5 Awards
Anora, a drama about a sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, took home the best picture prize at the Academy Awards on Sunday.
Stricter disclosure norms for IPO-bound firms okayed
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced stricter Key Performance Indicator (KPI) disclosures for initial public offers (IPOs).
Improving transparency
Efficient cash management can improve outcomes
Lagging behind in mineral geopolitics
The quest for minerals and other resources drove European colonial expansion from the 1500s onwards.
MUTUAL FUND SCHEMES' MERGER Stay invested if new fund syncs with your goal, risk appetite
Tata Mutual Fund has announced the merger of Tata Quant Fund into Tata Flexi Cap Fund.
