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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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Libya between Choas and Hope for Stability
Analysis

Libya between Choas and Hope for Stability

Tuesday 28 October 2025
Libya’s leading forces have signed a deal for military unity to stabilize the country, but challenges are enormous. Alwaght- In an unprecedented development in Libyan political and military landscape, Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar, the chief of staff of Libyan National Forces (LNA) and son of the ...
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Is Lebanon on the Verge of New War?
Analysis

Is Lebanon on the Verge of New War?

Wednesday 29 October 2025 ،
Given these factors, Tel Aviv's rush toward a new military campaign would not only impose severe domestic and military costs but could also galvanize a large-scale regional coalition against it, with profound political and security consequences for Tel Aviv regime.  All in all, it can be s ...
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions
Report

Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions

Thursday 30 October 2025 ،
Given the experience of ISIS rise from the desert regions, the PMF today has a vital role in protecting long desert borders of Iraq. Their presence in these regions prevents these regions from becoming safe havens for terrorists and sends a clear message to the neighbors: Iraqis will not allow the b ...
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Gaza Technocratic Committee, a Big Challenge of Ceasefire’s Second Stage
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Gaza Technocratic Committee, a Big Challenge of Ceasefire’s Second Stage

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
Hamas and Israel are wresting over the composition of new Gaza administration committee. Alwaght- Three weeks after ceasefire started in Gaza, the differences over the second stage of the deal remain unfolding. One of the main sticking points between Hamas resistance movement and the Israeli occupa ...
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Trade War Truce: Have Washington and Beijing Reached a Deal?
Analysis

Trade War Truce: Have Washington and Beijing Reached a Deal?

Sunday 2 November 2025 ،
The US president pretends to have the upper hand, but Beijing has concrete game cards, making it hard for Trump to maneuver freely. Alwaght- Recent meeting of the Chinese and American presidents amid heightened trade war carried rays of hope for a truce in the trade war of the two economic heavyweig ...
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Trump Nuclear Tests Order Revives a Dark Era, Spurs New Race
Analysis

Trump Nuclear Tests Order Revives a Dark Era, Spurs New Race

Sunday 2 November 2025 ،
Given the current global instability, Trump's decision could seriously ignite a new Cold War, one fought not just over political influence but over technological superiority and nuclear deterrence. A resumption of nuclear testing would almost certainly trigger reciprocal actions from Russia and ...
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections
Analysis

Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
Given his position and the absence of his movement's candidates from this pivotal election, a segment of his popular base now faces confusion. This boycott is also poised to impact overall voter turnout in Baghdad, as the participation, or absence, of al-Sadr's supporters has always been a d ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Interview

Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Given the current external pressures, the Shiite Coordination Framework is increasingly concerned about the potential costs of a political deadlock after the elections and how such a scenario could harm the Shiite community’s interests. Therefore, if the Framework’s leaders come to prior ...
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Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan
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Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan

Wednesday 5 November 2025 ،
Given the remote locations and a complete lack of basic infrastructure, building materials, equipment, and personnel were shipped in directly. The Emirati funder of these projects, either the defense ministry or a relief or humanitarian organization, is unclear yet. However the reluctance to accept ...
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Multinational Gaza Force: Why Are Both Tel Aviv and Hamas Opposed?
Analysis

Multinational Gaza Force: Why Are Both Tel Aviv and Hamas Opposed?

Wednesday 5 November 2025 ،
Given this failed precedent, the situation in Gaza is poised to be even more complex. Israeli military forces will maintain direct oversight of the ceasefire process, a position that could effectively neuter the international force's core objectives. Thus, the mission's potential for failur ...

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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.