Syria is grappling with a dire situation following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. With 90% of its population below the poverty line and only two hours of electricity daily, the country's economy is in shambles. Infrastructure lies in ruins, and a recent U.N. report warns that pre-conflict GDP levels may not be reached until 2080. The threat of the Islamic State looms large, while external actors like Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel vie for influence. However, there is a glimmer of hope as Syrian civil society continues to advocate for more inclusive governance, signifying resilience amidst chaos.
The fragility of Syria's new reality is clear; the economy is collapsing, and 90% of the population lives beneath the poverty line.
Half of Syria's infrastructure is destroyed or dysfunctional, and the state only provides two hours of electricity a day.
The Islamic State's potential re-emergence and attendant chaos could further destabilize an already fragile Syria.
Despite the ongoing turmoil, Syrian civil society is showing signs of life, pressing for greater representation and involvement in governance.
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