From tourism to wine, Syrian businesses flounder in post-Assad cultural flux

Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its replacement by an Islamist-led government, Syrian businesses are navigating a period of cultural and economic uncertainty. In Tartous, shop owners like Abu Ali have replaced pro-Assad merchandise with symbols of the new government and revolution, but tourism has declined. The Jarjour winery, one of Syria's few wine producers, experienced a reduction in government harassment after the regime's collapse. However, the future of the business remains uncertain as they await new laws under the new government. The country is undergoing a rapid shift in cultural symbols and norms, impacting various sectors as they adapt to the new political landscape.

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