Bashar al-Assad
Bashar al-Assad is the President of Syria, having held power since 2000. His rule has been marked by significant controversy, particularly due to his government's violent suppression of protests during the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011. Despite being a focal point of global criticism for human rights abuses, Assad has managed to maintain his position with support from allies like Russia and Iran.
Born on Sep 11, 1965 (60 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 84,339,067 | 153,471 | $720,000 | 1,310$ |
| Italy | 2 | 4.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 99,199 | $2,000,000 | 3,281$ |
| Greece | 2 | 4.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 16,948 | $190,000 | 309$ |
| Denmark | 2 | 3.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 10,162 | $350,000 | 614$ |
| Lithuania | 2 | 2.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 4,470 | $54,000 | 89$ |
| Ireland | 2 | 3.50 | 0.17% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 8,349 | $5,100 | 8$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 1.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 30,105 | $2,700,000 | 1,197$ |
| Romania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 15,640 | $250,000 | 203$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 4,105,267 | 3,680 | $68,000 | 61$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 628,066 | 522 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Norway | 1 | 3.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 7,031 | $403,000 | 523$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,881 | $60,000 | 50$ |
| Moldova | 1 | 4.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 5,872 | $12,000 | 17$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 326,011 | $1,119,000 | 1,334$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 3,378 | $17,000 | 14$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,142,388 | $2,900,000 | 2,401$ |
| Totals | 22 | 1,937,047,167 | 1,835,107 | $10,853,600 | 11,416$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Bashar al-Assad's fall in Syria at the end of 2024 represented a significant loss for Russia.
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Ireland:
His rise reflected a big shift in the power balance in Lebanon, following the ousting as president of Hizbullah’s Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad.
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India:
US-Syria relations have undergone a sea-change since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
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Georgia:
The decisions made during Bashar al-Assad's time are being called into question by the EU.
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Lithuania:
Bashar al Assad was overthrown in December 2024 after decades of authoritarian rule.
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Indonesia:
Bashar al-Assad was the president of Syria before being overthrown by Ahmed al-Sharaa's group.
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Greece:
Bashar al-Assad is the Syrian president whose regime is being discussed in relation to the pipeline.
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Norway:
Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December 2024, marking a significant political change in Syria.
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Denmark:
Bashar al-Assad was the president of Syria before being overthrown by HTS.
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Turkey:
Donald Trump noted that he spoke with Bashar al-Assad, who is doing a great job.
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