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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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Iraq’s PMF Law: Gradual Integration or Maintaining Its Independence?
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Iraq’s PMF Law: Gradual Integration or Maintaining Its Independence?

Sunday 13 April 2025
Mustafa al-Kadhimi from 2020 to 2022 could not dissolve or disperse the PMF because they were aware of the consequences despite the US pressures.  Citing a report from the Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani government sources, Iram News reported that only 40 percent of the PMF may agree to ...
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Turkic World Project Falling, Dealing Blow to Erdogan’s Neo-Ottomanism
Analysis

Turkic World Project Falling, Dealing Blow to Erdogan’s Neo-Ottomanism

Monday 14 April 2025 ،
Mustafa Destici, the leader of the Grand Alliance Party that is an ally of the ruling party in Turkey, called the embassy openings in Cyprus unacceptable. In this context, Turkey's limited reaction seems to be driven by an unwillingness to inflame new tensions with the EU.  Erdogan's d ...
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Sheikh Naim Qassem: The Chief of Hezbollah in Decisive Days
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Sheikh Naim Qassem: The Chief of Hezbollah in Decisive Days

Tuesday 6 May 2025 ،
Mustafa, secretary-general of the Popular Front, to the recent assassinations of Hamas leaders, from Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon to Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau, all are clear examples of the martyrdom of the leaders of various resistance groups. But has the martyrdom of the leaders s ...
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Lebanon’s Municipal Election: What Are Its Effects for Hezbollah and Country’s Politics?
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Lebanon’s Municipal Election: What Are Its Effects for Hezbollah and Country’s Politics?

Sunday 25 May 2025 ،
Mustafa Hejazi, backed by the Future Movement, despite the movement's official announcement of boycotting the elections. Also, the Pulse of the Country list headed by Mohammad Dandashli, and finally the Sidon is Worth It. The second contention in the south is in the Christian region of Jezzine ...
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Trump’s Gaza Plan: A New Test of Strategic Arab Passivity
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Trump’s Gaza Plan: A New Test of Strategic Arab Passivity

Wednesday 1 October 2025 ،
Mustafa, an Israeli affairs expert speaking to Al Jazeera, this plan fulfills Israel's core war objectives but overlooks its ideological goals of displacement, occupation, and the potential annexation of Gaza. Arab reactions: from inaction to betrayal The key point is that Trump's plan wit ...
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Blair, a War Criminal Named for Trump’s Gaza Administration
Analysis

Blair, a War Criminal Named for Trump’s Gaza Administration

Thursday 2 October 2025 ،
Mustafa Barghouti, secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, told the Washington Post: We were colonized by the British in the past, and Blair has a negative image among Palestinians. If you mention Tony Blair, the first thing people will point to is the Iraq war. UK Parliamentarian ...
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Turkey’s Dream for Mystery of Post-war Regional Order
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Turkey’s Dream for Mystery of Post-war Regional Order

Tuesday 28 October 2025 ،
Mustafa Yatim, a university professor and political analyst, told Al Jazeera that Turkish position as a balanced and effective country seeking regional stability in the Persian Gulf order is growing. Using multi-layer diplomacy, he argues, Turkey has managed to play a mediatory and constructive role ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Interview

Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Mustafa al-Kadhimi became prime minister despite holding no seats in parliament, and al-Sudani himself rose to the position with only two seats, while Haider al-Abadi, despite winning 40 seats, failed to secure the post. So, it does not seem al-Sudani can secure this post outside the sphere of the S ...
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Haytham Tabatabaei: Hezbollah’s Elite Commander from Birth to Martyrdom
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Haytham Tabatabaei: Hezbollah’s Elite Commander from Birth to Martyrdom

Tuesday 25 November 2025 ،
Mustafa Badreddine, and now Tabatabaei cases, has not only failed to put the brakes on Hezbollah's progress, but also has transformed it into a more professional, more experienced, and more multifaceted organization. Many observers agree that Hezbollah is not an organization that falters by ass ...
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk successfully repelled foreign influence in the Turkish War of Independence, and their ultimate victory was sealed by the Treaty of Lausanne in July 1923. This treaty not only solidified Turkey’s territorial sovereignty but also extinguished the dream of an independen ...

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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.