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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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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
Syria is expected to immerse in a dark period as its new rulers cannot hide for a long time their radicalism. Alwaght- Where is Syria heading? This is a question that is presenting itself in minds of many people these days. On the one hand, the collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in a few days w ...
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Turkey’s Neo-Ottomanism in Post-Assad Syria Stirring Regional Worry
Analysis

Turkey’s Neo-Ottomanism in Post-Assad Syria Stirring Regional Worry

Saturday 14 December 2024 ،
Regional countries are worried that Turkey adopts a monopolizing, ideological agenda in Syria. Alwaght- A week after collapse of government of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, each of regional countries take their specific stance on the developments in the Arab country. Turkish President Recep Ta ...
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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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Shedding Light on Roots of Crisis in Kheybar Pakhtunkhwa and the Effective Actors
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Shedding Light on Roots of Crisis in Kheybar Pakhtunkhwa and the Effective Actors

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
Kheybar Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan is exposed to a plot designed by the West and implemented by radical groups. Alwaght- The death of 20 Pakistan army forces in recent days has increased possibility of a new battle between the government and Tahreek-i-Taliban Pakostan (TTP) and consequently ne ...
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
Iraq is worried that Syria developments can activate ISIS, but it vowes it will firmly counter any threat. Alwaght- Syria developments have provided a proper opportunity for resurgence and power gain of ISIS terrorist group in Iraq, raising worries about activities of this takfiri group.  Over ...
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Outlook of Ansarullah-Israel Confrontation after Gaza Ceasefire
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Outlook of Ansarullah-Israel Confrontation after Gaza Ceasefire

Monday 20 January 2025 ،
Ansarullah says it is ready to escalate if Israel continues its aggression and next steps can be further surprising. Alwaght- With announcement of ceasefire for Gaza war that had involved other branches of the Axis of Resistance, now the eyes are on other anti-Israeli fronts to see what comes next t ...
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Islamic Revolution: Inspiring Resistance from the Mediterranean to Bab-el-Mandeb
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Islamic Revolution: Inspiring Resistance from the Mediterranean to Bab-el-Mandeb

Saturday 8 February 2025 ،
Iran’s Islamic Revolution inspired resistance groups and became a source of victories over Israeli occupation and imperialism. Alwaght- In the middle of the second half of 20th century, a great event occurred that changed the geometry of the time's bipolar international system and raised a new c ...
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Hezbollah’s Show of Strength Proves Resistance Is Indestructible
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Hezbollah’s Show of Strength Proves Resistance Is Indestructible

Tuesday 25 February 2025 ،
Hezbollah remains an integral part of Lebanon’s political and security landscape, making its elimination impossible for adversaries ALWAGHT- The speaker of Iran's Majlis (Parliament) emphasized that Hezbollah’s strength and widespread support have ensured that resistance remains an integra ...
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Foreign Actors Involved in India-Pakistan Crisis: Expert
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Foreign Actors Involved in India-Pakistan Crisis: Expert

Saturday 3 May 2025 ،
A set of regional and international actors and variables affect the direct the tensions between India and Pakistan will go. Alwaght- Following the terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir last week and the claims of the New Delhi leaders about Pakistan's hand in it, alarm of a big war betwe ...
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Israel and HTS: Two Blades of the Same Sword Tearing Apart Syria
Analysis

Israel and HTS: Two Blades of the Same Sword Tearing Apart Syria

Monday 5 May 2025 ،
As the HTS cracks down on the minorities like Druze, Israel finds the opportunity ripe for intervention and evil scenarios in Syria. Alwaght- Despite diplomatic efforts, clashes between the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and Druze minority of Syria still unfold and the dialogue and local mediation have ...

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Exclusive: A mirror named the Persian Gulf: Reflecting the continuity of Iranian identity

Exclusive: A mirror named the Persian Gulf: Reflecting the continuity of Iranian identity