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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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Iran Expresses Readiness to Reopen its Embassy in Syria, Engages in Talks with Damascus
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Iran Expresses Readiness to Reopen its Embassy in Syria, Engages in Talks with Damascus

Tuesday 24 December 2024
HTS) militants’ takeover two weeks ago. Iran has expressed readiness to reopen its embassy in Damascus, with government spokeswoman Mohajerani confirming ongoing diplomatic talks for the initiative. Speaking at a press conference, she emphasized Iran’s consistent diplomatic approach and ...
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
HTS) has captivated attention of many political analysts and politicians. Meanwhile, the reactions of various countries to Syria developments, including Egypt, have been significant, although in the vicinity of Egypt there are more important cases like Libya, Sudan, and Gaza. This piece is going to ...
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Kurdish-led SDF Repels Turkish Militants in Syria, Vows to “Halt” Ankara’s Ambitions
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Kurdish-led SDF Repels Turkish Militants in Syria, Vows to “Halt” Ankara’s Ambitions

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
HTS), launched surprise attacks in late November, capturing major cities and Damascus by early December, further complicating the situation in northern Syria.
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What Are the Big Obstacles ahead of HTS Ruling Syria?
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What Are the Big Obstacles ahead of HTS Ruling Syria?

Friday 27 December 2024 ،
HTS will face a set of challenges in its rule over Syria and it will has make hard decisions. Alwaght- The armed rebels in Syria are passing their honeymoon these days after toppling President Bashar al-Assad. Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has hectic day ...
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Syrian Future Looks Forward to the Rise of Resistance Youths
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Syrian Future Looks Forward to the Rise of Resistance Youths

Friday 27 December 2024 ،
HTS), whose leaders have a history of being Al-Qaeda members, over Damascus. However, it also raises the alarming question of what it means to put off your combat boots and put on a suit and tie at a time the Israelis have advanced to a few kilometers from Damascus and the Turkish army and its proxy ...
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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 ،
HTS). The international community since the beginning of HTS rule has been doubtful about the promises of the group's leaders about the governance with presence of all Syrian minorities, and now their concerns are materializing. In recent days, attacks by armed groups on minorities have become ...
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Nearly 300 Detained in HTS Operation Targeting Assad Supporters in Syria
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Nearly 300 Detained in HTS Operation Targeting Assad Supporters in Syria

Monday 30 December 2024 ،
HTS) administration has initiated a widespread arrest campaign targeting Assad loyalists. Nearly 300 individuals have been detained within a week in Damascus and its suburbs, as well as in Homs, Hama, Tartus, Latakia, and even Deir Ezzor, Abdel Rahman stated. Among those arrested were former inform ...
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
HTS) government, which has a history of ties to Al-Qaeda, have not yet won the trust of the international community, and the prospects for quick sanctions relief are unclear. Even if sanctions are lifted, Western countries will have other priorities for investment due to the backbreaking costs of th ...
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
HTS as the new rulers of Syria are yet to adopt an approach on the security of the Syria-Iraq borders.  Since al-Jolani at the beginning of the Syrian war was one of ISIS leaders and had a legal case in Iraq, Iraqi parliamentarians still look at the HTS with doubt.  In the viewpoint of I ...
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Over 100 Dead as US and Turkish Proxies Clash in Syria
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Over 100 Dead as US and Turkish Proxies Clash in Syria

Sunday 5 January 2025 ،
HTS), which currently governs parts of Syria. The situation is further complicated by international involvement. Germany and France, representing the EU, have emphasized Kurdish inclusion in Syria’s political transition, citing past training and support for Kurdish forces. However, Turkey&rsq ...

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