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Syria’s Revolution Has Betrayed Its Promise

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Syria appeared to turn a page on dictatorship

After Assad’s fall, Syria was poised for liberation. Instead, ethnic violence, sectarian dogma, and unchecked power are threatening to turn victory into yet another nightmare.

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About the Author

Amjad Aun

Amjad Aun

Amjad Aun is an economist and researcher focusing on higher education and Middle Eastern affairs. He has written for Reason Magazine, Raseef22, and Middle East Uncovered, as well as academic journals on economics and public policy, with a particular focus on reform and post-conflict development.