Scenarios about 'Bashar al-Assad'
Bashar al-Assad is the President of Syria who assumed power in 2000 following his father Hafez al-Assad's death, continuing the family's authoritarian rule. His presidency has been defined by the Syrian Civil War that began in 2011, during which his government has been accused of numerous human rights violations and war crimes. In alternate history scenarios, his regime's survival or fall often serves as a pivotal point for exploring different outcomes in Middle Eastern geopolitics and the refugee crisis.
What If Damascus Developed Differently Without Civil War?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Syria avoided civil war in 2011, allowing Damascus to develop as a Middle Eastern cultural and economic hub rather than suffering devastating conflict.
What If The Syria Intervention Succeeded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Western military intervention in Syria effectively removed the Assad regime, prevented the rise of ISIS, and facilitated a stable democratic transition in the Middle East.
What If The Syrian Civil War Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 2011 Syrian uprising was peacefully resolved, avoiding the devastating civil war that displaced millions and reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics.
What If The Syrian Civil War Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 2011 Syrian uprising didn't escalate into a devastating civil war, potentially altering Middle Eastern geopolitics, refugee crises, and the rise of ISIS.