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The end of the Assad regime in Syria
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The Rise of Bashar al-Assad: From Reluctant Heir to Authoritarian Leader
This chapter details Bashar al-Assad's unexpected ascent to the presidency of Syria following his brother's death, highlighting his initial portrayal as a reformist leader. However, it soon reveals how these early hopes faded as he struggled to uphold the authoritarian legacy of his father.
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