After being deposed, Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia seeking asylum, joining a lineage of Arab autocrats who faced similar fates since the Arab Spring.
Assad’s escape highlights a recurring pattern where leaders like Ferdinand Marcos luxuriated after exile while others faced economic struggles, highlighting the varied outcomes of ousted dictators.
The fate of deposed leaders often ranges from lavish living conditions, as seen with Marcos, to facing legal consequences, which persist as they remain pursued by international prosecutors.
Assad's journey from power to asylum in Russia underscores the fate of many autocratic leaders since the Arab Spring, illustrating both the persistence of their influence and the global complexities of exile.
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