MEMRI: The exports from Syria to Iraq have also come to a standstill because roads are closed. Many Syrian factories which catered their production to the Iraqi market may have to be closed, further aggravating the unemployment situation in Syria. Moreover, payment for goods was made upon their delivery, and many Syrian merchants are now afraid that they may not be able to collect for what was delivered before the war and not paid for.(3) When a new government takes over the reigns of power in Iraq it will likely seek consumption goods under competitive rather than preferential arrangements, and Syria will face considerable difficulty competing with the likes of China and Korea, not to mention the U.S. and U.K.
Conclusion
The aforesaid leads to the conclusion that, in post-Saddam Iraq, Syria could emerge as the biggest loser both politically and economically. Unlike his cautious and calculating father, the President of Syria, Bashar Al-Assad, has placed all his eggs in Saddam's basket and will now pay the price.
Conclusion
The aforesaid leads to the conclusion that, in post-Saddam Iraq, Syria could emerge as the biggest loser both politically and economically. Unlike his cautious and calculating father, the President of Syria, Bashar Al-Assad, has placed all his eggs in Saddam's basket and will now pay the price.
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