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This video is the life story of a man who turned from a young ophthalmologist to one of the most controversial leaders in the Middle East. Bashar Assad; A man whose fate is tied to the contemporary history of Syria and whose name is intertwined with the deep crises and developments of this country. Behind a calm face and penetrating gaze, Asad hides a complex personality that is difficult for many to fully understand. He, who was once the hope of reform and change in Syria, soon found himself at the center of one of the biggest crises of the 21st century. The war in Syria has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions more. The story of Bashar al-Assad is a story of unexpected developments, political challenges and deep crises in one of the most tense regions of the world. This story is full of unexpected twists and turns, fateful decisions and events that affect not only Syria, but the entire region. But who is Bashar al-Assad, how did he come to power and how was he able to maintain power during one of the bloodiest civil wars in the world?