Syria is a Narcostate. Here's How to Fix It
Simon Whistler • September 25, 2025
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Inside Syria’s Captagon-fueled narco-state: how Assad built it, why it survived his fall, and the urgent plan to dismantle it—labs, militias, money, and reform. Watch for actionable policy fixes today.