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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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Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert
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Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert

Tuesday 11 November 2025
Persian Gulf state wields influence far beyond its size and relies heavily on mercenary forces. Reports indicate that Emirati aircraft have transported shipments of weapons and ammunition to Um Jaras Airport in eastern Chad. These arms and munitions, flown in by UAE planes, are then moved across th ...
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What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?
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What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
Persian Gulf monarchies also host tens of thousands of Lebanese residents, a significant and politically relevant demographic. Consequently, Saudi Arabia and its allied Persian Gulf states are now leveraging their vast financial resources and Western political backing to mobilize the diaspora in su ...
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Bin Salman’s US Visit the Launching Pad for Future US-Saudi Ties
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Bin Salman’s US Visit the Launching Pad for Future US-Saudi Ties

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Persian Gulf monarchy is making massive investments in data centers and digital infrastructure, allocating over $21 billion solely for data center development. This is complemented by continued investments in data-driven industries such as electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, artificial intell ...
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, offers a vital connection point for both landlocked Afghanistan and Pakistan. These Iranian capacities ensure that any agreement between the two parties extends beyond mere political commitments, embedding practical economic and operational dimensions that help ce ...
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers

Thursday 4 December 2025 ،
Persian Gulf state into a mid-tier global power, an actor capable of protecting sea lanes, vital resources, and trade routes on a scale far beyond its immediate neighborhood. Within this framework, establishing a flexible network of military footholds in Africa becomes critical. The Asabba base in ...
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?

Sunday 7 December 2025 ،
Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. The UAE for its part, has both political and military interests in the province. Control of this oil-rich province by the STC would bolster the council’s secessionist project and give it significant economic and political leverage. Since 2016, The UAE has sought ...
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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 ،
Persian Gulf to the occupied territories, easing logistical and economic pressures for the Israelis. This critical cooperation, extending beyond bilateral relations or symbolic gestures, reveal the consolidation of an active trilateral political-economic and security network. This network pursues o ...
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
Persian Gulf, rivals like China, India, and Brazil have focused on capital accumulation and advancement. Consequently, the US no longer defines itself as the guarantor of the global order or the provider of public goods such as maritime security, financial stability, and support for international i ...
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Syria a Year after al-Assad Fall
Analysis

Syria a Year after al-Assad Fall

Friday 12 December 2025 ،
Persian Gulf Arab monarchies have pledged to invest in reconstruction projects, little has materialized on the ground. The World Bank estimates the cost of rebuilding Syria's war-torn areas at $216 billion. Also, while a large number of internally and externally displaced Syrians have returned ...
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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 ،
Persian Gulf neighbors, particularly Saudi Arabia. By strengthening economic and trade relations with its neighbors, Iran can activate a significant portion of its domestic and regional market potential and mitigate the impact of sanctions. China, beyond a mediator Though Saudi Arabia and Iran ha ...

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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.