The fatal accident of the older brother who changed Bashar al-Assad's life

He was born September 11, 1965, and when he was young, he did not show an ambition to engage in politics. However, a tragic death and a father of fine estimates caused him to take that course. Although it seemed promising to be a transformative figure for 21st century Syria, al-Assad simply followed in his father's steps, leading the country into a bloody civil war.

Basari is the second son of Hafez Al-Assad and his wife, Anisas. Hafezi came to power in 1970 through the political party of the alav minority in Syria. He integrated the military into the political regime, since among the main men of the military were part of the Alav sect.

Basari was calm and reserved in youth, and was in the shadow of his brother with very dynamic and vivid character, Basesel. He was educated at the Arabage al Hurriya school in Damascus. He learned to speak fluent English and French. He graduated from the University of Damascus in 1988 to become an ophthalmologist.

During this time, Bashar was living from a medical student, and he showed no ambition to enter political life. His father was raising his brother Bassel to become the country's next president. But in 1994, Bessel had an automobile accident and was left dead, and Basari's course in the practice of ophthalmologist was stopped. His life changed dramatically, while his father soon viewed Bashar as his successor.

Basari joined the military academy in Homs, north of Damascus, and soon became a colonel. During this time, he also served as his father's adviser, hearing complaints from other citizens, and even leading a campaign against corruption. As a result, he succeeded in getting rid of many potential political rivals.

Presidency

On June 10, 2000, Hafez al-Assad died. In the days that followed, the Syrian Parliament immediately voted to lower the minimum age for potential candidates for president, down from 40 to 34, only in order for Bashar to have the opportunity to take office. Ten days after Hafezi's death, Bashar al-Assad was elected to a seven-year term as Syria president. In a public referendum, racing without any other counterCandids, he received 97% of the vote. Also, he was elected leader of the Bajath party and became commander of the Syrian army.

Considerations for the new Assad were high. He was considered an Arab leader of a new generation, which would bring change to Syria, a region filled with elderly dictators. He was well-educated, and many people believed he would be able to transform his father's iron rule into a more dominant form of government with modern states. At first, Bashar was eager to implement a cultural revolution in Syria. He said that “democracy is a tool towards a better life”, though he added that this governing form should not be rushed to Syria, writes Periscopi.

When Bashar took office, the Syrian economy was in terrible shape. Relief from the Soviet Union stopped coming after its collapse in 1991. In 2001, however, Syria showed signs of recovery, of a democratic society with mobile phones, satellite televisions, good restaurants, and internet cafes.

And yet, economic reforms were difficult to realise in a state-controlled economy. After his first year as president, many of Basha's promised economic reforms were not realised.

In foreign policy Bashar faced many of the issues his father had put on hold: a fluctuating relationship with Israel, militant occupation in Lebanon, tensions with Turkey due to water rights, and feelings of uncertainty in being a marginal influence in the Middle East. Although Syria was gradually withdrawn from Lebanon from 2000 onward, Bashar was charged as involved in the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Since then, Syria's relations with other Western countries have been quite fragile.

Civil War

Following successful regime changes in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, protests also began in Syria on January 26, 2011, demanding political reform, political rights restoration, and an end to the emergency situation in which the state was in 1963. Enraged by the government's silence, the protests spread throughout the country.

In May 2011, this prompted the reaction of the Syrian army in Homs and other countries in Damascus. In June, Bashar promised a national dialogue and new parliamentary elections, but no change came, and protests continued, Periscopi broadcasts

In autumn 2011, many different countries were seeking the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad, while the Arab League had suspended his country.

All that happened later is a bloody story that we've seen through multiple media reports.

US President Trump, called Assad a bit of criticism from President Putin for his support. /Periscopi