Bashar al-Assad is the President of Syria. He has held power since 2000. His leadership has been marked by civil unrest and conflict. The Syrian Civil War began in 2011. Assad's government has faced international criticism. Allegations of human rights abuses are widespread. He has maintained support from allies like Russia and Iran. His regime remains controversial in global politics.
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 was widely expected to end Syria’s prolonged civil war. Instead, the transition under interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has reopened...
