The Reluctant Rise & Fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad | Vantage with Palki Sharma

The Reluctant Rise & Fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad | Vantage with Palki Sharma

In 1994, a car crash changed Syria’s destiny. Bassel al-Assad, the charismatic heir to the Assad dynasty, died, leaving his quiet, reserved brother, Bashar, as the unexpected successor. From a London doctor to Syria’s reluctant ruler, Bashar’s journey reshaped the nation. His early reforms gave hope, but the Arab Spring unravelled it all. Civil war, chemical weapons, and massive displacement turned Syria into a global tragedy. Despite international isolation, Bashar clung to power with Russian and Iranian support—until it all came crashing down. Palki Sharma brings you the story of Bashar al-Assad - a doctor who turned into a dictator.

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