Bashar Assad
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 (59 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 8 | 2.88 | 0.18% | +10% | 144,104,080 | 285,612 | $1,500,000 | 2,973$ |
| Slovakia | 5 | 2.40 | 0.21% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 11,360 | $110,000 | 229$ |
| Belarus | 3 | 3.67 | 0.25% | +10% | 9,449,323 | 25,728 | $60,000 | 163$ |
| Canada | 2 | 2.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 32,455 | $1,700,000 | 1,452$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,156 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,137 | 14 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,803 | $610,000 | 202$ |
| Italy | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 19,435 | $2,000,000 | 643$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,693 | $180,000 | 103$ |
| Israel | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,435 | $400,000 | 192$ |
| Totals | 24 | 413,238,564 | 433,691 | $6,721,900 | 6,017$ |
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Slovakia:
Bashar Assad was the long-time leader of Syria who was overthrown by rebel forces.
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Belarus:
Bashar Assad was the president of Syria who fled to Russia after the fall of his regime.
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Russia:
The regime of President Bashar Assad fell after the advance of rebels, with Ahmad al-Sharaa becoming the interim president of Syria.
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Slovakia:
Bashar Assad was overthrown by the new leadership of Syria led by the Islamist group HTS.
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Russia:
Bashar Assad's regime was overthrown by rebels in December 2024.
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Russia:
Bashar Assad was the president of Syria who fled to Moscow after opposition groups entered Damascus.
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Russia:
Bashar Assad was the president of Syria who fled to Moscow after opposition groups entered Damascus.
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Russia:
Bashar Assad was the president of Syria who fled to Moscow after opposition groups entered Damascus.
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Russia:
Bashar Assad was the president of Syria who fled to Moscow after opposition groups entered Damascus.
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Canada:
Bashar Assad is the former president of Syria whose fall led to the current national dialogue conference.
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