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Podcast: My FX Buddies
Episode: The situation in Syria greatly affects the Iraqi economy
Description: Antoine: The situation in Syria greatly affects the Iraqi economy
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"Some people downplay the impact of the Syrian situation on Iraq, but the reality indicates a profound impact due to the common border that extends for about 650 kilometers between the two countries."
He explained that "what is happening in Syria is not just a political conflict, but rather part of an economic war targeting the industrial and productive center of gravity that Syria represents in the region, which further complicates the economic situation in both countries."Â