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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?
Paper

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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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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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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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?
Analysis

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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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region
Analysis

Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
Arabia, and Turkey, faces off against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) supported by the West and the United Arab Emirates. Each seeks a stake in shaping the future of this region. The UAE is heavily invested, pouring extensive resources into Sudanese agriculture and mineral wealth, and has no intenti ...
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Anti-Turkish Security Dilemma in Eastern Mediterranean
Analysis

Anti-Turkish Security Dilemma in Eastern Mediterranean

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
Arab48 website reported in this regard: “Given that the Turkish military holds a quantitative and technological advantage over its Greek counterpart, particularly in land and naval forces, and that Ankara’s defense industry provides a clear edge in this arena, Israel is seeking to streng ...
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Israelis Bearing the Brunt of Netanyahu’s Warmongering
Analysis

Israelis Bearing the Brunt of Netanyahu’s Warmongering

Thursday 25 December 2025 ،
Arab community. Foreign capital flight The Israeli aggression campaigns in the region have inflicted significant damage across the economic and social sectors of the Israeli regime. Official statistics indicate that the wars in Gaza and Lebanon have pushed the budget deficit above 8.1 percent and ...
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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only  Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse
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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
Arabia in southern Yemen through its proxies and Riyadh has limited options. Alwaght- Tensions in Yemen between two old allies, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have heightened over the past few weeks. The clashes in the provinces of Aden, Hadhramaut, Al-Mahrah and Shabwa in southern Yemen have introduced ...
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
Arab Emirates are seeking to transform southern Yemen into a controlled zone, restricting Ansarallah’s access to the Red Sea as well as the region’s oil and gas resources. After military options pursued by Tel Aviv and Washington over the past two years failed to force Ansarallah into re ...
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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document
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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
Arab monarchies, is highlighted. This emphasis stems from economic interests, as these regimes can help address some of Washington’s problems through arms purchases and investments. The criticism of international institutions in this strategic document comes despite these institutions having ...

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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.