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Ansarullah
A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
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
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
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 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
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
Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda
A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Baghdad Seeking Ways Out of the Strategic Energy Bind
Sunday 14 June 2026
Qatar, Iraq had done little to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz before the closure. Years of foreign and internal wars had effectively robbed Iraq of any chance to invest in alternative infrastructure. But the moment the crisis hit, Baghdad realized it had virtually no backup route for ...
Analysis
New Syria: Israel’s New Proxy in Lebanon or Tool for Engineering Regional Order?
Thursday 18 June 2026
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Qatar, and Egypt.
While differences exist between Tehran's views and those of Saudi and Egyptian officials regarding Lebanon's internal developments, and while these countries want Hezbollah disarmed, they also do not see it as in their interest to provide cover for continued Israeli aggres ...
Analysis
New Arab View of Post-war and Post-agreement Iran
Friday 3 July 2026
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Qatar, have already cemented themselves as commercial hubs, and Iran's reintegration into the global economy could upend that balance. The economic relationship with Iran, then, will be a mix of cooperation and rivalry.
Politically, we are witnessing a growing pragmatism. Ideological discourses ...
Analysis
Oman Facing Tough Dilemma after Iran Duqm Port Message
Monday 13 July 2026
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Qatar, and the UAE, ensuring the continuity of the US's military footprint in the area.
Because if this, any threat or strike against Duqm is not merely an action against Omani territory, it is a direct message to the US about the vulnerability of its logistics support network and supply lines ...
Analysis
Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz
Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Qatar, and Oman which host the American military bases have now, unwantedly, become part of the Washington-Tehran face-off. They have long thought that the US military presence will ensure their security, but recent developments have proved otherwise, making them potential targets.
In practice, the ...
Analysis
What Regional Facilities Are on Iran’s Hit List if Infrastructure War Begins?
Sunday 19 July 2026
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Qatar’s North Field and the Ras Laffan LNG facilities, Kuwait’s Burgan oil field and its export terminals, as well as Bahrain’s petrochemical plants and Oman’s Qarn Alam and Yibal oil fields.
Beyond oil and gas, a vast array of desalination plants and power generation facili ...
Analysis
What Does Destroying Jordan Airbase Mean in Iran-US War Equations?
Monday 20 July 2026
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Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, and Kuwait as the backbones of the air support and logistics of the US military in the region, but the new round of clashes with Iran has changed the geopolitical map of the region.
In this connection, Jordan that until recently has been marginal to the West Asian security ...
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As Hormuz Crisis Re-erupts, Food Security Alarm Rings in Persian Gulf
Tuesday 21 July 2026
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Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE bring in 80 to 90 percent of their food, much of it via the Strait of Hormuz. The UN's FAO warns that a prolonged closure or disruption there would threaten the Gulf's single most vital food-supply route.
At the same time, UNCTAD has made clear that the s ...
Analysis
Saudi Arabia’s Vicious Circle of Coalition-Making: What Does Past Experience Tell Riyadh?
Sunday 2 August 2026
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Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen’s internationally recognized government, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sudan, Djibouti, and Somalia, had thrown their weight behind the initiative, issuing a joint statement in support of forming the coalition.
Saudi Arabia said the coalition would remain ...
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Mecca Agreement: Seeking Security in Mirage of a Sunni Bloc
Saturday 8 August 2026
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Qatar crisis, the Syria and Libya cases, and even the Jamal Khashoggi assassination by Saudi Arabia in Turkey in 2018 have shown that mistrust between the two capitals does not simply dissolve with a few economic deals.
Second, Pakistan has little appetite for sacrificing its balanced relationship ...
