Bashar al-Assad - Wikipedia
Bashar al-Assad[a] (born 11 September 1965) is a Syrian former politician, doctor and military officer who served as the president of Syria from 2000 until his overthrow in 2024 after the …
The Fall of Bashar al-Assad: Winners, Losers, and Challenges Ahead
May 7, 2025 · This article examines the immediate challenges and geopolitical implications of the collapse of the Assad regime, assessing the role of Syria’s interim leadership, the strategic …
Six Months Post-Assad, What’s Next for Syria? - American University
Jun 17, 2025 · It has been roughly six months since former President Bashar al-Assad fled Syria for Russia as rebel groups took control of cities across the country, including the capital city of …
Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they lose it?
Apr 18, 2025 · Bashar al-Assad, the president of 24 years, was gone. Opposition fighters had advanced towards Damascus, taking major cities including Aleppo. I couldn't believe what I …
Bashar al-Assad releases first statement since he fled Syria
Dec 16, 2024 · In the first public remarks attributed to Bashar al-Assad since he left Syria, the deposed Syrian president has defended his rule and denied planning his departure as armed …
Bashar al-Assad | Family, Biography, Religion, Fleeing, & Facts ...
3 days ago · Bashar al-Assad is a Syrian dynast who succeeded his father Hafez al-Assad as president of Syria in 2000 and served until 2024, when he was toppled after 13 years of civil war.
A look back at Bashar al-Assad's rule of Syria - NPR
Dec 9, 2024 · Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia and are now in Moscow. Assad's departure marks the end of nearly 25 years of …
Syria after Assad: Consequences and interim authorities 2025
Jul 23, 2025 · In December 2024, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that President Bashar al-Assad, who had governed Syria since 2000, had resigned and offered asylum in Russia. …
The Assad regime falls. What happens now? - Brookings
On December 8, 2024, armed rebels took the Syrian city of Damascus, forcing long-time ruler President Bashar al-Assad to flee the country. The move comes after 13 years of civil war and...
Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad flees to parts unknown as …
Dec 8, 2024 · The possible whereabouts of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad began to emerge Sunday after he abruptly resigned and fled Damascus as rebel forces stormed the …