Bashar al-Assad
Person
Syrian politician who served as president of Syria from 2000 until the fall of his regime in December 2024. His government was widely accused of severe human-rights abuses and attacks on journalists during the Syrian civil war.
2 episodes featuring Bashar al-Assad
Up First from NPR
Regime collapse opens a perilous search for Austin Tice
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government may create the first real chance in years to investigate claims that Austin Tice survived in detention.
Sep 20, 2026 · 33 min
The Bulwark Daily
Republican senators confront the consequences of enabling Trump
The discussion tests whether Republican criticism can matter after lawmakers have helped install and sustain an administration they now question.
Sep 3, 2026 · 1h 14m