An Economic and Social Assessment of the Syrian Civil War: Who Loses, Who Benefits?

Viorela-Beatrice Iacovoiu, Mirela Panait () and Alexandru-Cristian Enache
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Viorela-Beatrice Iacovoiu: Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania
Alexandru-Cristian Enache: Utrecht University, The Netherlands

International Journal of Sustainable Economies Management (IJSEM), 2020, vol. 9, issue 1, 12-23

Abstract: Starting from the theories and studies on armed conflicts and in particular civil wars, and based on relevant figures, this paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the Syrian Civil War. The Syrian conflict developed into a civil war with a sectarian dimension and has lasted longer mostly because of major powers, as well as some Middle Eastern countries that were directly and actively involved in the conflict, supporting the government forces or rebel groups. According to the analysed data, the war deeply affected the Syrian economy and its citizens due to the loss of governmental control over oil fields, the destruction of infrastructure and households, and the great number of forcibly displaced people and casualties. At the same time, the Syrian Civil War created great opportunities for arms-producing companies to sell their products without cutting off profits. Thus, the conclusion is that there is no benefit to war except for those who profit of it, namely the countries as well as the arms manufacturers that use conflicts as a proxy to promote their interests.

Date: 2020
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