A Fondo Con María Jimena Duzán Nada que festejar en Siria
Dec 11, 2024
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Syria's History and Assad Regime
- The Assad family, a Shiite minority, ruled Syria for over 50 years.
- Syria, with its capital Damascus, has been significantly influenced by its history, including the Ottoman Empire and French mandate.
French Influence and Divide and Conquer
- Modern Syria emerged from the Ottoman Empire and was influenced by French mandate.
- France employed a "divide and conquer" strategy, exploiting ethnic and religious differences to maintain control.
Pan-Arabism and Ba'ath Party
- The pan-Arabist movement, led by Gamal Abdel Nasser, aimed to create a unified, secular Arab republic.
- Syria's involvement in this movement and the subsequent Ba'ath party's rise shaped its political landscape.