Syria

Intense clashes between rebel fighters and forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad erupted in the neighbourhood of al-Mezzeh in the Syrian capital Damascus on March 18. The... 2012-03-22

The unemployment rate rose 14.9% in 2011, up from 8.9% in 2010, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. This figure is lower than data from the Ministry of Labour, which indicates... 2012-03-22

There are a number of signs that international pressure on Bashar al-Assad's regime is easing. Arab League members have distanced themselves from the proposal made by Qatar on January... 2012-01-23

Recent events corroborate our view that a two-way civil war is developing in Syria. The insurgency of armed rebels and deserters from the military, who call themselves the Free Syrian... 2012-01-17

While Syrian authorities have touted the success of intervention measures aimed at stabilising the value of the Syrian pound, we are not wholly convinced by the evidence, and therefore... 2011-07-15

Despite the commencement of a national dialogue, we maintain our view that the probability of a negotiated settlement between the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and opposition... 2011-07-11

The gathering of Syrian intellectuals and opposition activists in Damascus on June 27 will have a net positive effect on the political crisis facing the country, in our view, though... 2011-06-28

Syrian military forces have stepped up their crackdowns near the country's borders with Turkey and Lebanon, sending Syrians fleeing to both countries to escape the political crisis.... 2011-06-28

In line with our view, the Syrian government has granted several concessions while continuing to use force against protestors, and we expect this trend to continue over the coming weeks.... 2011-04-20

BMI View: We see considerable growth potential in Syria, though caution that foreign investment does not come without its risks (as BMI's business environment rating of 31.5/100... 2011-04-20