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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 3 | 3.67 | 0.19% | +0% | 38,137 | 74 | $6,900 | 13$ |
| Jamaica | 2 | 4.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 2,961,167 | 4,408 | $15,000 | 22$ |
| Italy | 2 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 68,424 | $2,000,000 | 2,263$ |
| Ukraine | 2 | 3.50 | 0.10% | +10% | 43,733,762 | 49,904 | $155,000 | 177$ |
| Uzbekistan | 2 | 4.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 115,014 | $57,000 | 196$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,424 | $60,000 | 34$ |
| Canada | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 21,161 | $1,700,000 | 947$ |
| Russia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 76,774 | $1,500,000 | 799$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,829 | $110,000 | 57$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 231,407 | $1,119,000 | 947$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,496 | $180,000 | 101$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 2,716 | $17,000 | 12$ |
| Totals | 18 | 633,971,867 | 588,631 | $6,919,900 | 5,568$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Bashar Assad is mentioned in the context of the regime's fall and its impact on Russian naval operations.
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Liechtenstein:
Bashar Assad was the regime leader in Syria before his government fell after an offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
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Kazakhstan:
Bashar Assad was overthrown at the end of last year, leading to increased Israeli military presence in Syria.
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Uzbekistan:
Sanctions against individuals associated with Bashar Assad's regime have been extended until June 1, 2026.
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Georgia:
The European Union has maintained individual sanctions against physical persons and structures associated with Bashar Assad's regime.
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Russia:
The discussion about lifting sanctions began after President Bashar Assad was overthrown.
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Canada:
The collapse of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government during a rebel advance in December also stripped Iran of a key ally.
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Jamaica:
Bashar Assad was the former Syrian President who was unseated by an insurgency.
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Slovakia:
Bashar Assad was overthrown by rebel forces led by the Islamist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
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Indonesia:
Bashar Assad was the president during the conflict in Syria, which saw the area of Ein al-Fijeh change hands multiple times.
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