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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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Where’s Bangladesh Heading after Popular Uprising?
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Where’s Bangladesh Heading after Popular Uprising?

Monday 12 August 2024
Bangladesh has an opportunity to rebuild its democracy, but it needs to get back on the track politically first. Alwaght- Less than six months after Bangladesh parliamentary elections and assumption of power by Sheikh Hasina from the ruling Awami League, a street uprising all of a sudden overthrew t ...
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BRICS’s Jump to De-monopolize International Security Institutions
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BRICS’s Jump to De-monopolize International Security Institutions

Monday 16 September 2024 ،
The BRICS bloc works to end the Western monopoly of the global security and economic institutions. Alwaght- As the world experiences new changes and developments, the political and economic groupings across the world take new forms. In recent years, the China and Russia-led BRICS economic bloc has ...
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Re-settlement Conference: Gaza at Risk of Ramallah Fate
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Re-settlement Conference: Gaza at Risk of Ramallah Fate

Wednesday 23 October 2024 ،
Israeli settlers gathered to plan re-occupation of Gaza and rebuilding settlements, a scenario evoking memory of early 1990s West Bank. Alwaght- Whereas the world community is calling on Israel to stop its massacare campaign in Gaza, the hardline leaders of Tel Aviv have new dream for the coastal Pa ...
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Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Pact
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Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Pact

Friday 17 January 2025 ،
The presidents of Iran and Russia have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership pact to strengthen long-term cooperation ALWAGHT- The presidents of Iran and Russia have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership pact to strengthen long-term cooperation. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and ...
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Homeland Security Detains Another Pro-Palestinian Protester from Columbia University
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Homeland Security Detains Another Pro-Palestinian Protester from Columbia University

Saturday 15 March 2025 ،
DHS announces the arrest of a second Columbia University student in pro-Palestinian protests amid a broader crackdown on activists ALWAGHT- DHS announces the arrest of a second Columbia University student in pro-Palestinian protests amid a broader crackdown on activists. Immigration and Customs Enf ...
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Aspects of Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan-Turkmenistan Agreement
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Aspects of Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan-Turkmenistan Agreement

Sunday 6 April 2025 ،
The trilateral agreement is meant to eliminate disputes and pave the way for regional economic prosperity. Alwaght- Past week marked a significant development for Central Asia that can play a decisive role in the peace and stability prospects in the region. On March 31, presidents of Tajikistan, Kyr ...
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Why’s Jordan Banned MB after 8 Decades of Activity?
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Why’s Jordan Banned MB after 8 Decades of Activity?

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
Home and regional developments seem to have motivated Jordanian government to ban the Muslim Brotherhood after 80 years. Alwaght- After years of ups and downs in relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) and the Jordanian government, Amman last week banned groups affiliated with the MB in the ...
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BRICS Security Cooperation and Iran’s Key Role
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BRICS Security Cooperation and Iran’s Key Role

Saturday 3 May 2025 ،
Given its military and cyber capabilities and regional influence, Iran can play a key role in new security order eyed by BRICS. Alwaght- Although BRICS primarily focuses on institution-building—such as the establishment of the New Development Bank to promote business cooperation among member s ...
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Indian Muslims Falling Victim to Hindu and Takfiri Radicalism
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Indian Muslims Falling Victim to Hindu and Takfiri Radicalism

Tuesday 6 May 2025 ،
Muslims of India are subjected to crackdown of the government and violence of the radical Hindus after Kashmir terror attack. Alwaght- The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam region in Indian-controlled Kashmir that led to death of a number of civilians is now instrumentalized by the Indian governme ...
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How Can India-Pakistan War Impact Central Asia?
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How Can India-Pakistan War Impact Central Asia?

Saturday 10 May 2025 ،
Central Asia is scene to growing trade and expanding transit routes and war can hinder its development. Alwaght- If India and Pakistan go to a broader war, the consequences will very likely affect Central Asia. Actually, given the closeness of this region to Afghanistan and the increasing significa ...

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