Bashar Assad

Bashar Assad

politician Syria

Bashar Assad served as the President of Syria from 2000 until the fall of his regime in 2024. His tenure was marked by a brutal civil war that resulted in widespread devastation and humanitarian crises. Despite his ousting, Assad received support from Russia during his rule, particularly through military intervention.

Born on Sep 11, 1965 (60 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
454,127
Power
11,468$
Sentiment
4.39
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Russia 3 3.00 0.23% +0% 144,104,080 327,014 $1,500,000 3,404$
United States 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 127,113 $21,000,000 8,065$
Totals 4 475,106,731 454,127 $22,500,000 11,469$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: The Trump administration seeks to build ties following the ouster last year of Syria’s president, Bashar Assad. 5

CNN: US considers banning Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco during UN meeting

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan: Bashar Assad's regime fell in December 2024, which was linked to support from Turkey and Gulf states. 5

Tengri News – major Kazakh news website: Признание Палестины: причины и позиции сторон

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan: Bashar Assad's regime fell in December 2024, which is linked to the support from Turkey and Gulf states. 5

Tengri News – major Kazakh news website: Признание Палестины: причины и позиции сторон

Sweden Sweden: Bashar Assad is mentioned as a dictator that Hezbollah intervened to save during the Syrian civil war. 3

Dagens Nyheter: Protester mot att terrorstämplade Hizbollah ska avväpnas

Canada Canada: Ahmad al-Sharaa led a surprise insurgency that ousted former President Bashar Assad in December. 3

The Globe and Mail: Clashes break out again in Syria as the interim government struggles to maintain ceasefire