Bio
Rohan Advani
Rohan Advani is a Reporter and Translator at Syria Direct. Previously, he worked as a researcher at The Century Foundation and is a graduate of Georgetown University and New York University.
Latest Articles
Smart cards for rationing: how the Syrian government is outsmarting accountability
On February 1, the Syrian government launched its initiative to expand the “smart card” system to include subsidized prices for rationed quantities of tea, rice, and sugar.
Reconstructing the nation, one dome at a time
As sites like the Armenian Bethel Church and the Great Mosque of Aleppo undergo renovations in formerly rebel-held territories, narratives of the Syrian government’s victory are reinforced.
From denial to discipline: Syrian government responds to the economic crisis
On January 12, the value of the Syrian pound plunged past the symbolic 1,000 mark, trading at SYP 1,020 to the dollar on the black market.
How is the Lebanese crisis affecting Syria?
The mass protests in Lebanon have had a ripple effect on the Syrian Lira and its economy in general, worsening an already disastrous economic situation.
Economic crisis looms as the Syrian pound plummets to an all-time low
Since the outbreak of the revolution in 2011, the value of the Syrian pound (SYP) has plummeted, weakening confidence in the country’s economy. The Syrian pound, which traded at 47 SYP to the dollar at the beginning of 2011 has now exceeded 700 SYP on the black market.