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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Syria Tries To Rebuild A Functioning Economy After Years of Corrupt Dictatorship
Description: Syriaβs trying to emerge from a multi-layered financial crisis since opposition fighters toppled the regime late last year and formed a government. Itβs been given a boost by the US lifting most sanctions, but efforts are hampered by a lack of liquidity.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy