The Syrian government has already set its own plans with the means at its disposal. At the same time, it has already made clear that it intends to open its doors to its friends in order to rebuild the country. In fact, several Syrian officials have issued official statements saying that all those countries which did not take part in war operations against Syria are welcome.
However, if the other side were to be excluded from the reconstruction and not be awarded any contract, would this prolong the conflict? And would Syria’s allies have the necessary resources to carry out this operation on their own or would they need their opponents?
Would Western powers take advantage of Syria's need for financial resources to rebuild the country as a last resort weapon to exert pressures on the Syrian government, obtain political concessions and influence its policies in the future, while at the same time save their face? Or would the Syrian government, who has faced bigger pressures than this on the military side, not give in to their blackmailing and decide to rebuild the country only with the help of its friends?
As a matter of fact, Syria and its allies have been able to impose their fait accompli policy on their opponents, and it is now clear to everyone that any company that wishes to open an office in Damascus will need the government’s blessing.
However, this is just the government's orientation towards its friends. In fact, the projects promoted by the UN, which see the participation of many other members of the international community, work in a different way.
What is currently happening in the old city of Homs is proof that the country's reconstruction has already begun. In fact, what is now taking place is the executive phase of a project supported by the UN to repair and restore the old market – which dates back to the 13th century – in order to revive its trade. Other quarters of the city will also be rebuilt.
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