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Karam Shaar
Academic
Karam Shaar is a Syrian economist known for his insights on the country's economic policies.
Notable Quotes
"The trade could also expose Syria's energy industry to new Western sanctions."View Story →
"If the United States were to fail to reach an agreement or settlement with Russia regarding Ukraine, it wouldn’t be a surprise if it told Syria overnight to stop buying these oil shipments."View Story →
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