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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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Netanyahu Drags War into Cabinet to Save Power
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Netanyahu Drags War into Cabinet to Save Power

Saturday 29 November 2025
Rifts erupt as new figures appointed in the army The disputes intensified when Zamir decided to punish the generals and officers who had commanded the army in the southern areas during the Hamas attack, and simultaneously proceeded with a new list of military appointments without coordinating with ...
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?

Monday 8 December 2025 ،
Ankara will get a downgraded version of F-35, the same variant Riyadh is to receive, for Washington to make sure Tel Aviv maintains its air superiority. Alwaght- After multiple years of cleavage between Turkey and the US over sale of F-35 fighter jets to Ankara, it seems that the obstacles ahead of ...
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Deep Rift in Israeli Army Leadership
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Deep Rift in Israeli Army Leadership

Tuesday 9 December 2025 ،
A dispute between Israel’s security minister and top general has escalated into a significant confrontation over postwar authority and military control ALWAGHT- A dispute between Israel's security minister and top general has escalated into a significant confrontation over postwar authority and ...
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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 ،
Trump’s doctrine may be an admission that the US is no longer the sole world power and new world order is shaping with participation of other actors. Alwaght- Publishing the new US national security doctrine under Donald Trump should not be seen as a mere conventional review of the American strategi ...
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
The country is sinking in chaos as conflicting forces in the south are going separate ways and Yemenis are less involved in the fate of the south. Alwaght- In recent weeks, southern Yemen provinces have seen fast-moving and surprising developments, sending a majority of observers to warn about sweep ...
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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Between Peace and War in Southern Yemen
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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Between Peace and War in Southern Yemen

Sunday 4 January 2026 ،
Once allies in Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are now at odds over opposite sides in southern Yemen. Alwaght- Southern Yemen has been on the brink of major upheaval in recent weeks, as the intricate dynamics of power in the region continue to shift. At the outset of the latest developments, the UAE ...
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?

Thursday 8 January 2026 ،
The Taliban are divided on a series of issues from power composition to women and this is costing the Kabul rulers their influence. Alwaght- Before the Taliban could seize the power in Kabul, the group for decades had firmly maintained its internal cohesion. 20 years of confrontation with the Americ ...
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Why Do Trump’s Critics and Opponents Welcome His War with Iran?
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Why Do Trump’s Critics and Opponents Welcome His War with Iran?

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
If waging a war against Iran, Trump is sure to enter a quagmire that will exhaust the US at all levels and this is advantageous for Trump’s opponents. Alwaght- In the US, any decision by president for entry into a large-scale military conflict marks a decisive turning point. When it comes to Donald ...
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Saudi Arabia and Qatar rush for security deals with Somalia after Israel recognized Somaliland breakaway region as independent state with Emirati help. Alwaght- Signing a military cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Somalia in Riyadh only a few weeks after a similar Somalian agreement wit ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
The world is on the eve of a redefinition of power balance and the West is no longer the sole decision maker. Alwaght- Munich Security Conference is being held in a climate totally different from past years. For decades, especially after end of the WWIIand and the Cold War, this event marked the str ...

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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.