Bashar al-Assad ↔ Middle East

Relations (1)

cross_type 2.58 — strongly supporting 4 facts

Bashar al-Assad is a central political figure in the Middle East, whose regime's fall and military alliances are key drivers of the region's current geopolitical upheaval as described in [1], [2], and [3]. He is further linked to the region through his leadership of a state that is a core member of the Iran-led Axis of Resistance [4] and a focal point for international military intervention by Russia [5].

Facts (4)

Sources

How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu Brookings Institution 1 fact

accountRussia re-entered the Middle East in 2015 by initiating a bombing campaign in Syria to support the government of Bashar al-Assad.

The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com The New Yorker 1 fact

claimThe Axis of Resistance is an informal Iran-led military coalition in the Middle East that includes Hezbollah, the Houthis, Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, various Iraqi Shiite militias like the Popular Mobilization Forces, and Sunni militants including Hamas.

A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 1 fact

claimThe potential collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and shifts in the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape have tilted the balance of power to the detriment of Iran and Russia, while strengthening Turkey's position.

Navigating market and political uncertainties in the age of energy ... brookings.edu Brookings Institution 1 fact

claimThe Middle East is experiencing geopolitical upheaval due to the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and the ongoing war in Gaza.