With the strong support of Russia and Iran, the Bashar government in Syria has been able to turn the tide after several years of efforts. It can be said that Russia and Iran have contributed greatly to the Bashar government's support so far. After eight years of civil war in Syria, the economy fell into recession. So what does Bashar government rely on to maintain the operation of its own regime?
Syria's budget for 20 17 is US$ 5.2 billion, that for 20 18 is US$ 6.44 billion and that for 20 19 is US$ 7.84 billion. How can Syria raise enough financial funds before the Syrian economy is rebuilt and restored?
For the above questions, Mr. Su Ming will give you a specific analysis:
First, Syria's tax revenue and foreign exchange reserves.
Although most of Syria's territory has been involved in the war, the Bashar government still controls a large part of Syria's territory, so in the areas controlled by government forces, the government can still get some taxes, which is the basic part of Syria's fiscal revenue.
At the same time, after years of development in Syria, before the 20 1 1 civil war, the Syrian government had about $31800 million in gold and other foreign exchange reserves, which provided financial support for Bashar government's civil war and people's livelihood, which is also the key for Bashar government to persist.
Second, the full support of the Alawites in Syria and the Assad family.
The Assad family belongs to the Alawites. Although Alawites are a minority in Syria, accounting for only 20% of the national population, they have controlled the state power for more than 40 years, thus controlling the wealth of Syria as high as 654.38+022 billion US dollars, so the financial resources of the Assad family are still very strong.
When the Bashar government encounters a civil war crisis, in order to protect their vested interests, they will of course fully support the Bashar government in fighting the civil war. Otherwise, once the Bashar government is overthrown by the opposition supported by the United States, they will lose their privileged position and wealth in Syria. Therefore, they fully support the Bashar government and are actually supporting themselves.
Third, strong support from Russia and Iran.
The strong support of Russia and Iran contributed to the Bashar government's ability to turn the tide. After sending troops to Syria, Russia provided Syria with billions of dollars in weapons and equipment support, and also provided Syria with billions of dollars in economic assistance and loans. Russia has sent tens of thousands of troops to Syria. It is with the support of Russian air and space forces that the Bashar government can add strength to the situation and recover most of its territory.
Iran is the country that provides the most assistance to Syria. Iran and its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon sent 80-65438+10,000 people to fight in Syria. Iran's annual expenditure reaches $34 billion, and Iran provides almost all the oil supply to Syria. Although Iran is not rich, it is right.