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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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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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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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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa
Analysis

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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In Addition to Israel, Winter a New Enemy of Gazans
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In Addition to Israel, Winter a New Enemy of Gazans

Monday 5 January 2026 ،
Arab world says a word. Gaza situation is no longer a priority even to the media outlets. Meanwhile, European countries that always claim advocacy to the human rights and dignity have so far taken no measures to improve the conditions for displaced Gaza civilians and the human rights organizations ...
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What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?
Analysis

What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?

Friday 16 January 2026 ،
Arabia decided that inaction could give its rival the UAE a strategic edge. Alwaght- In definition of regional alliances and coalitions, one can no longer simply call Saudi Arabia and the UAE allies. Not long ago, the two Arab countries had common approaches to many geopolitical developments in the ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
Paper

Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Arab countries, which are partners to the Sharm El-Sheikh ceasefire agreement, in a common statement voiced rejection of any attempt for forced migration of the Palestinians from their land and called for full commitment to Trump's initiative terms including reopening Rafah crossing from both si ...
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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran
Analysis

The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
Arab monarchies have openly voiced concerns and warned of consequence, understanding the risks of destabilizing and unilateral policies of Washington. They are well aware that the bitter experiences of recent decades, from Iraq and Libya to Syria and Afghanistan, and even stranger cases like the pl ...
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Can Iran Destroy US Aircraft Carrier?
Analysis

Can Iran Destroy US Aircraft Carrier?

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
Arabian Sea, one question repeats itself: Can Iran sink an American aircraft carrier? On the paper, the US President Donald Trump can in the shortest time order airstrikes against Iran, but in action this is not a piece of cake. Actually, while the US's power to maneuver at sea is considerable, ...
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Why Do Trump’s Critics and Opponents Welcome His War with Iran?
Analysis

Why Do Trump’s Critics and Opponents Welcome His War with Iran?

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
Arab states reducing their security dependence on the West, thereby opening the door for increased Chinese and Russian influence in the region. Europe, the disillusioned ally  Even the US traditional European allies, disillusioned and angered by Trump's unilateralism, abandonment of inter ...

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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.