Assad Moves to Solidify Hold On Power in Midst of Crisis President Bashar al-Assad of Syria , once considered a reformer , has shifted tactics , starting a campaign to consolidate power and shore up his position in the midst of the international crisis over Syria 's three-decade domination of Lebanon .
Bashar al-Assad /people/person/nationality Syria
Bashar al-Assad /people/person/nationality Syria
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