Marhaf Abu Qasra
Marhaf Abu Qasra is a Syrian military official currently serving as the Minister of Defense. He has recently been in the news for his remarks regarding Syria's willingness to allow Russia to maintain its military bases in the country, contingent upon the benefits these arrangements would bring to Syria. His statements reflect a significant shift in Syria's foreign relations following the recent political changes in the country, particularly after the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 62,822 | $610,000 | 456$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 71,443 | $170,000 | 302$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 7,504 | $430,000 | 326$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 34,266 | $700,000 | 689$ |
| Totals | 4 | 168,919,713 | 176,035 | $1,910,000 | 1,773$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Saudi Arabia:
Syrian Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra emphasized the lack of immunity for anyone involved in violations in Sweida.
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Iran:
Marhaf Abu Qasra, the Minister of Defense, was targeted in an assassination operation along with two other prominent figures of the transitional government.
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United Arab Emirates:
Marhaf Abu Qasra announced a ceasefire agreement in the city of Sweida after negotiations with local dignitaries.
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Iraq:
Marhaf Abu Qasra is the Syrian Minister of Defense who declared a complete ceasefire in Sweida after negotiations.
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Algeria:
Marhaf Abu Qasra is the Minister of Defense who attended the Eid prayer.
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Panama:
Marhaf Abu Qasra continues as the Minister of Defense, trusted by the president.
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Egypt:
He participated in the meeting to discuss cooperation between Syria and Lebanon.
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United Arab Emirates:
Syrian Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra is set to meet with Lebanese Defense Minister Michel Mounir during his visit to Damascus.
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Peru:
Marhaf Abu Qasra is the Minister of Defense of Syria who was involved in the ceasefire agreement.
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France:
The Syrian Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra discussed a ceasefire with his Lebanese counterpart.
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