International Review of Business, Trade, and Economics
Geoeconomic Rivalry in Syria: Geoeconomic Ambitions of Regional and Global Actors
Abstract
Shlair A. Mohammed Alzanganee
In today’s world, ideological competition has evolved into a rivalry focused on geoeconomics, driven by each superpower’s desire to assert control over resource deposits and trade routes. Consequently, ideological conflicts have transformed into a contest for resource domination through the control of territories rich in those resources. The international geopolitical landscape is now manifesting as a modern form of geoeconomic rivalry, where economic power serves as a crucial tool. Geoeconomic rivalry represents the manner in which states engage in competitive interactions by employing economic means to achieve geopolitical objectives. In light of the changes following the fall of the Assad regime, the regional balance of power has experienced a significant shift. By using the academic frameworks proposed by Clayton et al. (2023), Desai (2013, 2015), and Kurecic (2015), this analysis explores possible scenarios related to the geoeconomics and geopolitics of Syria in the post-Assad era. This study aims to investigate the geoeconomic dynamics of the actors involved in Syria [1-4]. It also seeks to evaluate how economic strategies, trade agreements, and foreign investments may be utilized by these actors to gain influence and control.