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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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Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics
Analysis

Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics

Tuesday 27 January 2026
crisis, but is pushing to solidify its hegemony in Yemen against that of its rival the UAE and shape its favorable security order in the neighboring country. Success or failure of this project will substantially influence designing the future Yemeni political map. Still, these talks and meeting are ...
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What Does Trump Want From Cuba?
Paper

What Does Trump Want From Cuba?

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
crisis, decades of US sanctions, hundreds of covert actions, and efforts to diplomatically isolate Havana have all proven that Cuba remains a persistent thorn in the US side, a challenge that continues to this day. At the same time, since 1959, the Cuban Revolution has delivered real social achieve ...
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?
Report

EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
crisis. After pursuing the so-called “snapback” mechanism at the request of the United States, it has now committed another major strategic error by placing our armed forces on a so-called terrorist list. Also, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei commented on the issue, ...
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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 ،
If waging a war against Iran, Trump is sure to enter a quagmire that will exhaust the US at all levels and this is advantageous for Trump’s opponents. Alwaght- In the US, any decision by president for entry into a large-scale military conflict marks a decisive turning point. When it comes to Donald ...
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Iraq’s Govt. Formation in Deadlock as Kurds Wrestle over Post of President
Analysis

Iraq’s Govt. Formation in Deadlock as Kurds Wrestle over Post of President

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
crisis beyond names The current deadlock over picking a president is no longer just an overdue legal duty. It has developed into a symbol of a deeper crisis marked by the lack of consensus, the failure of the ethno-sectarian quota system, and the erosion of political legitimacy. This situation unf ...
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Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?
Analysis

Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?

Sunday 8 February 2026 ،
crisis they caused. The Arab kingdom is actively trying to unite under a unified military structure the anti-Ansarallah factions who are collapsing as the Emirates halts aids to them. Through uniting the command, Riyadh tries to gain a stronger position in the future negotiations and press Ansarull ...
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
Analysis

Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
crisis-hit countries is a pattern already seen elsewhere in the region, and is now being reproduced in Somalia. 4. Seeking alternative geopolitical choices to Gaza case: Some analyses suggest Israel is exploring scenarios for transferring Palestinian populations to areas outside historic Palestine. ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
Analysis

As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
crisis One of the most telling signs of this tectonic shift is the conspicuous absence or diminished role of emerging powers at forums like the Munich Security Conference. These nations, which view the current global architecture as fundamentally discriminatory and unjust, interpret the West's ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
Analysis

Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
crisis without total dependence on the Americans. A renewed focus on developing domestic defense industries, boosting military budgets, and establishing joint military capabilities within the EU signals a serious commitment to decoupling from Washington. Ukraine crisis has thrown this drive for red ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
crisis over Iraq's premiership cannot be analyzed in isolation from the escalating tension between Iran and the US. With Tehran and Washington engaged in delicate talks in Muscat, and the very real possibility of their collapse, Iraq is rapidly transforming into a potential battleground for prox ...

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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.