Bashar al-Assad[a] (born 11 September 1965) is a Syrian politician and military officer who served as the president of Syria from 2000 until his government was overthrown in the Syrian Revolution in 2024.

The presidency of Bashar al-Assad began on 17 July 2000 succeeding his father, Hafez al-Assad who served as President of Syria from 1971 until his death on 10 June 2000, [1] until his overthrow in 2024 during the Syrian civil war on 8 December.

Dec 12, 2024 · With Assad’s demise, there is a palpable sense that Lebanon is starting a new chapter. But there is concern that Assad’s ouster and other recent developments may make Hezbollah more antagonistic. The war with Israel and Assad’s fall have been a boon to the political party establishment.

Dec 13, 2024 · BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — After insurgents toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad this month, many senior officials and members of his dreaded intelligence and security services appear to have...

Dec 8, 2024 · Bashar al Assad was not meant to be president, but a twist of fate forced the former eye doctor - and his London-raised wife - to head back to Syria to continue a family dynasty.

Jan 5, 2025 · Bashar Assad, who succeeded his father Hafez in 2000, was overthrown on Dec. 8, marking the conclusion of a devastating 13-year civil war. His ousting is likely to have major implications for...

Dec 18, 2024 · Ahmad al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammed Al Jolani) and his former Al Qaeda-associated group and their foreign Salafist-Jihadist allies with a history of directly targeting Hezbollah inside of Lebanese territory may come to dominate politics. Or the opposite may happen as formal or real power devolves to different regions and parties.

Dec 18, 2024 · Syrian refugees living in Lebanon grapple with whether to return home now that Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship has fallen. Many are hesitating.

Dec 9, 2024 · Anti-Assad factions in Lebanon will push for a more independent relationship with Syria, while Assad's remaining allies will seek new regional partners to fill the void. "The collapse of Assad's regime will fundamentally reshape Lebanon’s political landscape," Al-Ghoul said.

Jan 29, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — When Tulsi Gabbard returned to Washington from a clandestine sit-down with Syria’s then-President Bashar Assad eight years ago this month, she was greeted with a flurry of criticism. ... a right-wing nationalist movement that advocates the integration of Lebanon into an enlarged Syria state. The party was allied for a time ...