Hafez Al-Assad
Hafez Al-Assad was a Syrian military officer and politician who served as the President of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000. He was a key figure in the Ba'ath Party and is known for establishing a one-party state in Syria, characterized by political repression and the consolidation of power. His rule was marked by significant military engagement, including the suppression of uprisings and conflicts, notably the 1982 Hama massacre. Hafez's legacy continues to influence Syrian politics, particularly through his son, Bashar al-Assad, who succeeded him.
Born on Oct 06, 1929 (96 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 60,776 | $2,700,000 | 2,514$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 190,995 | $1,500,000 | 1,357$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,875 | $2,700,000 | 1,308$ |
| Totals | 3 | 344,209,049 | 284,646 | $6,900,000 | 5,179$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
Hafez al-Assad is the father of Bashar al-Assad and was a significant figure in Syria's alignment with the Soviet Union.
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United Kingdom:
Hafez al-Assad was the founder of the regime and Bashar al-Assad's father.
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France:
Hafez Al-Assad's prison system was inherited and reinforced by his son Bachar.
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Romania:
Hafez al-Assad was the father of the former president and met with Bill Clinton in 2000.
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Russia:
Hafez al-Assad ruled Syria for nearly 30 years before his son Bashar al-Assad.
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Brazil:
Neither Bashar nor his father, Hafez, managed to be received by a U.S. president in 50 years.
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Hungary:
Hafez al-Assad, the son of Bashar al-Assad, shared a video from Moscow that quickly spread on social media.
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Israel:
Hafez al-Assad's son, Hafez, recently shared a video from Moscow, reflecting on the circumstances leading to their escape from Syria.
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Israel:
Hafez al-Assad was the President of Syria who agreed to coordinate military actions with Sadat.
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Israel:
Hafez al-Assad was the President of Syria who discussed military strategies with Anwar Sadat in meetings attended by Ashraf Marwan.
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