How the Assads stole Syria's riches | DW News

Syra’s ruling family is out of power. Can a new government now keep the economy going and even improve it for normal Syrians? We speak with Syrian economist Karam Shaar about sanctions, oil and how the Assad family turned Syria into the major player for an amphetamine-like drug known as "captagon."

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[jackie]

I wish all Syrians the country that they want. Good luck to them.

[BilalSrayta]

Excellent analysis. Respect for this, and ALL respect to the Syrian people

[NeuronIron]

Syrians are hard working people. they will rebuild their country.

[paulforder]

The interview with Karam Shaar shows he's knowledgeable about Syria's politics & economy under the Assad regime. Very sharp insight. Thank you, Karam!

[lokoumi]

Karam Shaar was very knowledgeable and well spoken. Good interview.

[Vzeu]

I enjoyed lisening to this Karam guy. Very well spoken.

[HellBot-gisi]

Man, the Russian and Iranian bots are hard at work.

[ryanmendoza]

I pray that Syria can find a democratic government and in 10 years be safe for travel and further boost their economy

[catherinerobson]

How to claw the Assad billions back to Syria, out of Russia's hands.

[Ummkulthum]

Power to the people. I congratulate the Syrian people for their freedom they have been waiting so long for!
And my respect to Jolani and those who fought so bravely for this freedom, and those who passed

[samyadeepsengupta]

Each and every penny must be returned to the people

[timanderson]

Thank you Karam for your clarity and sharing your deep knowledge.

[donparsons]

The family took 10's if not 100's of billions out of the country... the pepole will be broke for ever

[lindakelley]

Imagine your people cheering across the world when you fall, being so hated by the people you govern. The Syrians so deserve a free and thriving country. Stop the killing, unite and the international community must assist. They can rise out of the ashes and create peace and prosperity. Israel needs to back off and the Kurds deserve to be respected. Stop killing each other and unite to create meaningful change and progress. This is your chance. Best wishes to the people of Syria.

[happymelon]

This drama ..
It's about the construction of gas pipe line from Qatar pass through Syria to Europe.
A$$ad don't want the proposal, so he need to be

[darkstar-net]

There will be no real construction until the Kurds are removed or give the land back and stay so Syria can use the oil within its country. The kurds religion and faith has been guaranteed so if they want to stay should be given the chance but the land belongs to Syria as does the oil. The guest speaker is extremely knowledgeable.

[argentinaluna]

I do hope this Dictator Assad will be brougth to justice one day for the peace of Syrian people.

[muhammadakram]

Never in my life have witnessed such a barbaric and evil regime.

[inanestereo]

Dictator ✅
Warmonger ✅
Prison Torture Advocate ✅
Tacky Interior Decorator ✅
Druglord ✅

What's next? Did he litter too?

[malatongue]

Oil, hahaha, everybody knows Uncle Sam's hobby