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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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What Are the Big Obstacles ahead of HTS Ruling Syria?
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What Are the Big Obstacles ahead of HTS Ruling Syria?

Friday 27 December 2024
Abdi, hold under their control the northeastern triangle and upper regions of Euphrates River. Despite al-Jolani’s admission that the new government of Syria will recognize the Kurds as Syrians, the absence of Kurds in the disarmament meeting indicates that they want share in Syria's polit ...
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
Abdi, the commander of the Kurdish-majority Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the chairman of the Kurdish National Council, to learn and trade views on recent developments in Syria and their position towards Damascus. Following this visit, Mazloum Abdi visited Erbil on Thursday to continue the neg ...
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Turkey Planning Influence in Iraq
Report

Turkey Planning Influence in Iraq

Saturday 1 February 2025 ،
Abdi, the commander of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), to mediate between the new leaders in Damascus and the Syrian Kurds. It seems that Turkey, amid Western opposition to attacking the Kurds near the Euphrates, hopes to use this role to force the PKK to withdraw from Syria. There is also weak move ...
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
Analysis

On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Abdi, the commander of the Kurdish People's Defense Forces (YPG), reported Al-Akhbar. During the conference, the participants called for a federal government in Syria with a new constitution and cultural and racial independence. Damascus said the meeting was driven by separatist motivations and ...
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Al-Jolani and Syria Breakup Mystery
Analysis

Al-Jolani and Syria Breakup Mystery

Tuesday 28 October 2025 ،
Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), to integrate the Kurdish militias into the national army has effectively stalled, despite extensive publicity. According to the deal, the SDF would join as a special corps within the national army, the return of displaced persons would be guara ...
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
Abdi rejected this demand, asserting that “this deal does not concern us in Syria.” During this period, Turkey hoped that the regime change in Syria and the rise of Ankara-backed armed groups like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) in Damascus would pressure Syrian Kur ...
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
Abdi and Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa registered, who is better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, for integration of the Kurdish militias into the new Syrian army structure by the end of the current year has become a vital, while fragile, factor in this dynamic. As the ...
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa
Analysis

Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the self-proclaimed president of Somaliland, during which the parties signed a joint document on mutual recognition. Speaking at the ceremony, Netanyahu said the move was “in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, initiated under US President Donald Trump.” He ...
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Kurdish Merger an Unsettled Challenge for Damascus and Ankara
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Kurdish Merger an Unsettled Challenge for Damascus and Ankara

Wednesday 7 January 2026 ،
Abdi and General Command members Sozdar Haji and Sipan Hemo, has traveled to Damascus. The SDF Media Center confirmed that during the meetings, the delegation discussed the merger of Kurdish forces into the national army with officials of the interim government. Media reports said the talks were att ...
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ISIS Prisoners Break Free: Conflicting Goals of Kurds and Al-Jolani Govt.
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ISIS Prisoners Break Free: Conflicting Goals of Kurds and Al-Jolani Govt.

Friday 23 January 2026 ،
Abdi, commander of the SDF, and HTS leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. The deal was meant to outline a process for merging Kurdish militia units, handing over administration of northern regions to the central government, and preserving Syria's territorial integrity. Throughout this period, Turkey, ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.