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With cash and aid, Saudi Arabia pursues soft power push in Syria
Saudi Arabia has pledged $6.4 billion in investments and provided medical aid to influence Syria's new leadership and counter Iran and Russia's regional presence, analysts said.
- Since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad in December, Saudi Arabia has provided millions in assistance and investment pledges to steer Syria into its sphere of influence.
- Saudi Arabia's goals are keeping Syria aligned with its interests regarding Lebanon, Hezbollah and Iran, and signed $6.4 billion in deals to aid reconstruction.
- Saudi Arabia is pursuing a soft power push in Syria through aid efforts like medical services, rebuilding infrastructure, and oil supplies as it vies with Qatar and Turkey for influence in the country.
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With cash and aid, Saudi Arabia pursues soft power push in Syria
After losing his arms in an ordnance explosion, Syrian teenager Mohammed Hasram was fitted with prosthetic limbs funded by Saudi Arabia, which is leveraging major investments and aid to gain influence over Damascus.
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