Syria

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ks and began to retaliate. In 1982 Syrian troops moved into the city of Hamah, after the Muslim Brotherhood ambushed government forces that were in search of Syrians who opposed their current religious factions. Two weeks later, the mortality rate was anywhere from 10,000 to 25,000, and most of Hamah was destroyed. Syria under al-Assad had become unconquerable. (Middle Eastern Countries)
Although, al-Assad had politically strong empire, it was extremely lacking in the economical aspect. Syria is one of the most underdeveloped countries in the Middle East. During al-Assad’s reign the country faced economical stagnation, high growths in population, and even higher unemployment rates. (Hafez al-Assad)
Throughout al-Assad’s rule he was an extremely valued ally of the Soviet Union in the Middle East. However, in his last years he became slightly more attuned to Western ideas, but remained an outcast for several reasons. First, for his position toward Israel, where he claimed that every inch of occupied Syrian land from 1967 should be returned to Syria. Second, because of Syria’s presence in Lebanon. Third, because of repeated allegations that Syria had been strongly involved with international terrorism, which resulted in giving him the image of a problematic political figure. And lastly he was viewed as an outcast because of repeated rumors of political oppression within Syria. (Hafez al-Assad)
Hafiz al-Assad’s goal ...