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 (95 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,136 | $110,000 | 43$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 3,696 | $400,000 | 160$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
| Totals | 3 | 82,562,553 | 24,003 | $3,210,000 | 926$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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United Kingdom:
Hafez al-Assad was in power from 1971 until 2000, ruling Syria for nearly three decades.
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Slovakia:
Hafez al-Assad ruled Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000, and was the father of Bashar al-Assad.
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Israel:
Hafez al-Assad was the Syrian president who met with Sadat before the peace agreement.
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Montenegro:
Hafez al-Assad was the father of Bashar al-Assad and ruled Syria before him.
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Venezuela:
Hafez al-Assad ruled Syria for over fifty years before his son Bashar took over.
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Canada:
Hafez al-Assad is the father of Bashar al-Assad and was the presidential predecessor.
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Taiwan:
Hafez al-Assad is Bashar al-Assad’s father and predecessor, accused of hundreds of assassinations during his era.
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Iran:
Hafez al-Assad is the son of Bashar al-Assad and has been active on social media regarding the recent developments in Syria.
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United Kingdom:
Hafez al-Assad is the former Syrian president whose hometown is Qardaha, Latakia.
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Egypt:
Hafez al-Assad was the former president of Syria during whose regime Ibrahim Hweijeh is accused of committing numerous assassinations.
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