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American Sanctions on Syria: Their Reality, Previous Experiences, and Possible Solutions

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📺 Episode: American Sanctions on Syria: Their Reality, Previous Experiences, and Possible Solutions

What are U.S. sanctions on Syria really about? In this episode, we break down:
1️⃣ How sanctions evolved from 2004 to the Caesar Act
2️⃣ What Syria can learn from Iran, Cuba, Libya, and Iraq
3️⃣ Realistic reforms Syria must pursue to lift sanctions
4️⃣ The international community’s role in supporting change

Sanctions won’t end without serious reform. This episode explores the political, legal, and economic paths forward.
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