If you are trying to understand Syria’s political economy, I’m here to help.
Talk to me about economics, politics, or policy issues related to Syria or the region over a cup of black coffee, and you'll have my undivided attention.
I am a Syrian residing in New Zealand. I hold a PhD in Economics and work as an independent consultant, as well as a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the New Lines Institute.
I am a founding partner at the Observatory of Political and Economic Networks.
I was a Nonresident Scholar at the Middle East Institute, the Research Director of the Operations and Policy Center, a Senior Analyst at the New Zealand Treasury, and a Senior Lecturer on Middle East Politics at Massey University.
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