The Assad Regime: A Brief Biography (1971–2024)The Assad regime, one of the…
The Assad Regime: A Brief Biography (1971–2024) The Assad regime, one of the most enduring authoritarian systems in the Middle East, was established in 1971 when Hafez al-Assad assumed power following a bloodless military coup in 1970. Born from the Ba’athist ideology, the regime was characterized by its centralized governance, authoritarian rule, and suppression of…