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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 Public Investment Fund Realize Bin Salman’s Dreams?
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Can Public Investment Fund Realize Bin Salman’s Dreams?

Tuesday 3 September 2024
Blackstone's infrastructure fund with $20 billion, and invested in Carnival, the world's largest cruise ship operator.  Risks of PIF investment  Though bin Salman pushes for high economic level in next decade and for this upgrade he is specially counting on the PIF, his plan is n ...
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Return of Phalanges: Will Israeli Trojan Horse in Lebanon Succeed?
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Return of Phalanges: Will Israeli Trojan Horse in Lebanon Succeed?

Wednesday 16 October 2024 ،
Israel and the US seems to have recruited their former pawn Lebanese Forces again to gain what they cannot gain through war in Lebanon. Alwaght- While Hezbollah is strongly defending the Lebanese borders against the Israeli incursion plan, the enemy is striving to open a home front against the resis ...
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B-2 Bomber, the Last US Resort against Yemen’s Ansarullah
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B-2 Bomber, the Last US Resort against Yemen’s Ansarullah

Sunday 20 October 2024 ،
The US deployed to Yemen B-2 bombers to strike Ansarullah’s missile and drone capabilities, but this move is far from effective. Alwaght- As Israel escalates its crimes in Gaza and Lebanon, the US steps up its attacks in Yemen in support of its ally. Citing some American officials, CNN reported on ...
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How’s Al-Azhar Alone Saving Face of Arab World with its Pro-Resistance Stances?
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How’s Al-Azhar Alone Saving Face of Arab World with its Pro-Resistance Stances?

Monday 21 October 2024 ،
Al-Azhar voices supports resistance to the Israeli occupation at a time the Arab rulers are turning a blind eye to Israeli genocide in Gaza and Lebanon. Alwaght- One of the religious institutions in the Muslim world that has a distinguished position among the Sunni Muslims is Egypt’s Al-Azhar ...
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Erdogan Made Strategic Mistake Green Lighting Offensive on Aleppo
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Erdogan Made Strategic Mistake Green Lighting Offensive on Aleppo

Thursday 5 December 2024 ،
Turkish president will soon lose its optimism for securing economic and geopolitical interests behind Aleppo capture by Ankara-aligned terrorists. Alwaght- Since the beginning of offensive on Aleppo by terrorists, the attention has been directly and indirectly focused on Turkey for its role and stan ...
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Who’s Al-Jolani and What’s His Role in Syria Future?
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Who’s Al-Jolani and What’s His Role in Syria Future?

Sunday 8 December 2024 ،
Al-Jolani first was a member of Al-Qaeda Syria branch and then formed his independent radical group. Alwaght- With the collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria and takeover of the power by the armed opposition in Damascus, a new chapter in the Syrian contemporary history is opening. Meanwhi ...
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Dark Horizon of Transition Period in Post-Assad Syria
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Dark Horizon of Transition Period in Post-Assad Syria

Saturday 14 December 2024 ،
Management in Liberated Areas” was arranged with the participation of prominent figures from Idlib, including academics and representatives of local authorities and councils, to determine the nature of the government running the rebel-controlled areas. At the end, a four-point statement was is ...
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria

Sunday 22 December 2024 ،
The US sent its diplomats to Syria to make sure new Syrian leaders are compliant with US regional strategy and interests. Alwaght- With the collapse of Syrian government and rise to power of armed groups, these days Damascus has become a center of diplomatic visits and interactions in the region. Af ...
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria

Monday 30 December 2024 ،
The armed groups ruling Syria have stepped up their purge campaign against minorities, risking wider violence in the future. Alwaght- While after fall of President Bashar al-Assad and rise to power of the armed groups in Syria the Syrians hoped that the security will be protected and there will be n ...
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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders
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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders

Sunday 2 February 2025 ،
Maneuverablity against political pressures  Despite the political pressures calling for dissolution or integration, the PMF has managed to maintain its role and position as a key security force and enjoy popular support and religious legitimacy. 

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures