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 |
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| Israel | 3 | 5.33 | 0.16% | +20% | 9,216,900 | 18,221 | $400,000 | 791$ |
| Iraq | 2 | 4.50 | 0.32% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 127,488 | $170,000 | 539$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,360 | $48,000 | 29$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 24,237 | $2,700,000 | 964$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,506 | $190,000 | 100$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,420 | $34,000 | 26$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 43,452 | $610,000 | 316$ |
| Totals | 10 | 242,063,548 | 237,684 | $4,152,000 | 2,765$ |
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Iran:
Hafez al-Assad was the former President of Syria and is the father of Bashar al-Assad.
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Israel:
Hafez al-Assad was the President of Syria who coordinated with Egypt for the attack on Israel during the Yom Kippur War.
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Iraq:
Amr Moussa mentioned Hafez al-Assad in the context of dealing with leaders of different natures.
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Iraq:
Hafez al-Assad's regime had imposed sanctions on Damascus for decades.
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Israel:
Hafez al-Assad met with Bill Clinton in 2000, the last time a U.S. president met with a Syrian president.
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Venezuela:
Hafez al Assad was the former president of Syria, whose regime was characterized as a state sponsor of terrorism.
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Greece:
Hafez al-Assad was the previous president of Syria who met with Bill Clinton.
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Latvia:
H. al-Assad met with Bill Clinton in Geneva in 2000.
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Israel:
Hafez al-Assad was the Syrian president who met with Bill Clinton in 2000.
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United Kingdom:
Hafez al-Assad was the late Syrian leader who met with Bill Clinton in 2000.
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