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Since its start in 2011, civil war in Syria dramatically affected the economic life of the country and the entire region. Due to the ongoing conflict, the environment for business conduct has worsened in Syria, and business activities have considerably shrunk. Nevertheless, with its diverse self-sufficient economy, numerous natural resources and abundant human capital, Syria appears to be prepared for economic shocks better than any other Middle Eastern states (Lyme, 2012). Although prospects for democratisation in post-war Syria remain dim, the country would face the urgent need to reinvent itself both economically and politically.