The Politics and Economics of Urbicide: Why Were Syrian Cities Destroyed?

This article advances the concept of urbicide, or the deliberate killing of a city. It argues that the ruination in Syria is not simply collateral damage or driven by military necessity, but also involves economic and political calculations.

Title: The Politics and Economics of Urbicide: Why Were Syrian Cities Destroyed?
Publisher: Project on Middle East Political Science, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University
Authors: Munqeth Othman Agha, University of Trento
Date: October, 2023
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