What Does the Future Hold for Bashar al-Assad and Syria in the Aftermath of Civil War?

Before entering the political arena, Bashar pursued a career in medicine. He studied ophthalmology at the University of Damascus and later continued his education in London, where he specialized in the field. His time in England allowed him to gain valuable experience and develop a more westernized worldview. Many saw his medical background as a potential avenue for progressive reform in a country desperate for change.