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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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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?

Monday 8 December 2025
Arabia. While this move strengthens Washington’s security network in the region, it also carries an obvious risk: if Ankara feels sidelined in this strategic equation, it may lean further toward rival players like Russia or China. Consequently, Washington is keen to keep Turkey within its &ldq ...
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Gaza ‘Peace Board’: From Removing Blair to Kushner’s Personal Interests
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Gaza ‘Peace Board’: From Removing Blair to Kushner’s Personal Interests

Tuesday 9 December 2025 ،
Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is also present. Tony Blair crossed off from the list Blair has been removed from the list of candidates for a proposed Gaza Peace Board, a key component of a broader postwar plan proposed by Trump, according to a Monday report by the Financial Times. The ...
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Iran, China Pledge to Deepen Strategic Cooperation
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Iran, China Pledge to Deepen Strategic Cooperation

Tuesday 9 December 2025 ،
Arabia. During the talks, the Iranian deputy minister reaffirmed the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership and Iran’s determination to advance relations in all fields. He expressed Iran’s readiness to deepen cooperation, implement a long-term cooperation agreement, and we ...
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
Arab regimes in the Persian Gulf, rivals like China, India, and Brazil have focused on capital accumulation and advancement. Consequently, the US no longer defines itself as the guarantor of the global order or the provider of public goods such as maritime security, financial stability, and support ...
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Syria a Year after al-Assad Fall
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Syria a Year after al-Assad Fall

Friday 12 December 2025 ،
Arab monarchies have pledged to invest in reconstruction projects, little has materialized on the ground. The World Bank estimates the cost of rebuilding Syria's war-torn areas at $216 billion. Also, while a large number of internally and externally displaced Syrians have returned to their home ...
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
Arab support and is recognized by the UN, as well as Socotra archipelago on the mouth of the Gulf of Aden. The power equation in southern Yemen has fundamentally shifted since the 2022 Riyadh Agreement that established the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC). Back then, under that April deal, Sau ...
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
Arabia is growing mature, allowing Riyadh and Tehran to work for cooperation not envisioned before 2023 rapprochement deal. Alwaght- As the security and political developments gain pace in West Asia, Iran and Saudi Arabia more than before move towards strengthening bilateral relations and strategic ...
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye, as a growing network of advanced fifth-generation fighters could gradually reduce its operational freedom. While Israel’s F‑35I “Adir” fleet currently retains a “first-look, first-shot” advantage, a wider distribution of stealth platforms and ...
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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?
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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
Arab country. Trump has attributed the attack to ISIS terrorist group and vowed revenge. But this claim very soon was contradicted as the spokesperson to the Syrian government told the Syrian television that the armed man who opened fire at the American forces and a civilian interpreter was a membe ...
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
Arab state and an Israeli defense contractor since the events of October 7, 2023. Consequently, the UAE is exercising extreme caution due to regional criticism and political pressure stemming from the war in Gaza. Defenders of Palestinian rights and anti-war activists argue that such agreements con ...

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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.