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Dig: Rise and Fall of Assad’s Syria w/ Bassam Haddad

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The Turbulent Origins of the Assad Regime

This chapter explores Syria's intricate political history from the late 1940s to the 1970s, focusing on the factors that facilitated the rise of the Assad regime. It examines the influence of colonial legacies, global powers, and internal conflicts that shaped Syria's journey toward sovereignty.

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