Tag Archives: President Bashar al-Assad

Game Theory for Middle Eastern Dictators

Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Towards a Dominant Strategy In “Saudis Shrug Off Day of Rage: Three Strategies to Suppress a Revolt Before It Starts“, I argued that there are two archetypal models for a dictator to deal with popular revolts in the Middle East: crush them or … Continue reading →

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Syrian Crackdown Accelerates

Posted on Monday, April 25, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Over the past several months, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has wavered between trying to appease protestors and cracking down on them. Neither tactic has been particularly effective. Today, it seems the current President has finally reverted to the tactics his father employed … Continue reading →

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