The authors, in the original publication of this text, used the following paragraph to support one of their arguments. “As the…

The authors, in the original publication of this text, used the following paragraph to support one of their arguments. “As the fighting dragged on, many of Syria’s big businessmen fled, moving their assets abroad. Those who remained, mostly the owners of smaller firms, have filled the vacuum. The services they provide vary, but most involve facilitating the flow of goods into regime-held areas. Others have helped the regime skirt sanctions, establishing front companies that import fuel, food and luxury items.”

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