Syria's Economy Teeters on the Brink of Collapse Amid Uncertainty

The Syrian economy, which had a worth of $67.5 billion in 2011, has shrunk by 85% to $9 billion as of the last year, rendering it comparable to countries such as Chad and the Palestinian Territories. The rapid advancement of the Syrian opposition is attributed to two conflicts, one regional and one international. The US has been facing a policy conundrum for Syria since the Iraq invasion, as it struggles to cater to the distinct interests of its allies, including Israel, Jordan, Turkey, as well as its occasional partners Iraq and Lebanon.