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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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Infiltrating Sinai: New Israeli Strategy in Gaza Sounds the Alarm to Egypt
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Infiltrating Sinai: New Israeli Strategy in Gaza Sounds the Alarm to Egypt

Thursday 12 June 2025
project in Gaza is only a cover for a much larger plan whose ultimate goal is to dominate the Sinai Desert, and which has been repeatedly proposed in the form of settlement and forced migration proposals over the past decade. So, penetration of militants with records of violence to Egyptian borders ...
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?
Paper

What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?

Tuesday 8 July 2025 ،
Field development suggest that this plan can produce catastrophic impacts to the security of Iraq and the whole region.  In such conditions, maintaining vigilance and national cohesion, and boosting the Resistance camp is key not only to Iraq but also to the Axis of Resistance and the region a ...
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Haraki Tribe Rebellion: A Socio-Political Quake for Barazanis
Analysis

Haraki Tribe Rebellion: A Socio-Political Quake for Barazanis

Saturday 12 July 2025 ،
projects. Meanwhile, corruption in the local government structure has also contributed to people being deprived of oil sales revenues, resulting in increased living costs and economic pressure on a large segment of society. Opposition parties such as Gorran, the New Generation Movement, and even par ...
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Al-Sharaa’s Azerbaijan Visit Suggests Anti-Iranian Bloc in the Making
Analysis

Al-Sharaa’s Azerbaijan Visit Suggests Anti-Iranian Bloc in the Making

Monday 14 July 2025 ،
projects. Since taking power in Syria, al-Sharaa has tried to present a more moderate political image, and this change in approach (in slogans) has taken place within the framework of regional and international pressures and the need for strategic alliances, although in practice, the movement under ...
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Pezeshkian’s Pakistan Visit a New Window to Closer Strategic Ties
Report

Pezeshkian’s Pakistan Visit a New Window to Closer Strategic Ties

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which connects Russia and Central Asia to Iran and then the Indian subcontinent, could be a launching pad for the development of regional trade if connected to Pakistan’s transit network. In meetings with Pakistani officials, the Leader of the Islamic R ...
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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain
Paper

10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain

Sunday 21 September 2025 ،
projection and intelligence operations in a highly sensitive region. Control of Bagram is viewed as a key asset for monitoring not only China but also for countering the influence of Russia and Iran throughout Central Asia. 3. Adjscence to sensitive Chinese facilities  Trump has repeatedly po ...
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?
Paper

Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?

Sunday 7 December 2025 ،
project of the STC and its HEF which Abu Dhabi established in 2016 under the pretext of fighting Al-Qaeda. Islah Party, the biggest losing force Indeed, fall of the First Military Region deals a heavy blow operationally and symbolically to the Islah Party, an affiliate of Muslim Brotherhood in Ye ...
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The Strategic Enigma in Baku-Abu Dhabi Alliance
Analysis

The Strategic Enigma in Baku-Abu Dhabi Alliance

Tuesday 9 December 2025 ،
projects, port development, and new technologies also form a vital part of the economic relationship. Tourism is playing a key role in strengthening bilateral ties. UAE Ambassador to Baku, Mohammed Al Bloushi, noted, “In air transport between the two countries, UAE national carriers operate a ...
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Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda
Report

Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda

Thursday 11 December 2025 ،
Northern Khorasan, Razavi Khorasan, and Golestan, have a high capacity to expand trade ties with Turkmenistan given the border markets and customs. Establishing border markets and local authorities' interactions can facilitate the trade and create job opportunities in the region. Given the two s ...
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
North to South, combined with Saudi Arabia’s command over vital energy and maritime trade arteries makes these two countries essential links in realizing Beijing’s envisioned corridors. Greater coordination and unity between Tehran and Riyadh would accelerate the development of these cor ...

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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.