The unbeatable Syrian strongman in crossword puzzles: Can you guess who?

– Last name of Syrian leader from 2000 to present
– Leader of Baathist regime in Syria
– Target of international sanctions for human rights abuses
– Been accused of using chemical weapons against civilians
– Key ally of Russia and Iran in the Middle East
– Has survived multiple assassination attempts
– His father also served as president of Syria
– Took power after death of his father in 2000
– Leads the military in Syria’s civil war
– Has faced opposition and rebellion within Syria