Economy First: Preventing the Resurgence of Conflict in Syria (opens original article in a new tab)

The article emphasizes that economic development and job creation are essential for preventing conflict resurgence in Syria, highlighting the need for strategic focus on key sectors like construction, agriculture, and industry to ensure long-term stability.

• 40% of post-civil war countries relapse into conflict within a decade due to unemployment among military-aged men.
• Economic development and job creation are critical for Syria's stability and state-building.
• Reconstruction in Syria must be community-driven and focus on sectors like construction, agriculture, and industry.