key term - Assad

Definition

Bashar al-Assad has been the President of Syria since July 2000, succeeding his father Hafez al-Assad. His leadership is characterized by an authoritarian regime, maintaining power through a combination of political maneuvering and military force, amidst internal conflict and international scrutiny.

Related terms

Sovereignty:

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state, crucial for understanding Assad's control over Syria.

Anarchy:

A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems, contrasting with Assad's tight grip on power within Syria's borders.

Authoritarianism:

A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms, exemplified by Assad's regime in Syria