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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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What’s Driving US Military Base Project in Damascus?
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What’s Driving US Military Base Project in Damascus?

Sunday 9 November 2025
Russia. Push for implementing David's Corridor The US military presence in Damascus can be seen as part of a broader plan serving David's Corridor of Israeli regime. The plan, aimed at constructing a strategic route from the occupied territories to the northeastern Syria, has been on the W ...
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Trump’s Game with C5+1 Card
Analysis

Trump’s Game with C5+1 Card

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
Russia. Despite the massive efforts by Washington, the US strategy in Central Asia is facing multiple challenges. First, the historical influence of Russia in the security and economic structures of the region is still strong. Through the Eurasian Economic Union and the Collective Security Treaty O ...
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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 ،
Turkey’s and Egypt’s roles in supporting the recovery of the Sudanese army’s strength will likely grow. Cairo has reinforced its military presence in the south along the border with Sudan and increased its logistical support. On the other hand, the UAE, which supports the Rapid Sup ...
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UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood
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UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Turkey, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, has expressed support for the stabilisation plan, though several Muslim states remain uneasy with Trump’s framework and Israel has vetoed Turkish participation. The ISF—not the Palestinian police—would be responsible for the sensitive task of dis ...
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
Turkey is steadily advancing its own bid for regional dominance. Consequently, analysts cannot treat Saudi Arabia's entry into the club of F-35 users as a mere weapons purchase. Within Washington's strategic calculus, the F-35 transcends its role as a military platform; it operates as a gol ...
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Russian Tanker Hit in Black Sea as Turkey Issues Warning to Ukraine
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Russian Tanker Hit in Black Sea as Turkey Issues Warning to Ukraine

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
Turkey confirming the ship and crew are safe ALWAGHT- A Russian tanker transporting vegetable oil came under attack in the Black Sea, with Turkey confirming the ship and crew are safe. A Russian-flagged tanker carrying vegetable oil was attacked in the Black Sea while traveling from Russia to Georg ...
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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 ،
Russia. A prime example of this distrust was evident during the Syria crisis. Despite Turkey playing a central role in supporting Western-backed terrorist groups, Washington consistently ignored Ankara’s key requests, such as establishing a no-fly zone or providing concrete operational suppor ...
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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 ،
Turkey. The UAE has entered into related infrastructure projects, a move that signifies its practical involvement in the geopolitical competition of the South Caucasus, a region where Iran as an actor with deep-seated influence faces its own challenges. The presence of Emirati companies in Azerbaij ...
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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 ،
Turkey. While the reduction of direct military commitments and the emphasis on ending forever wars resonated domestically, regionally it contributed to a power vacuum and a cacophony of competing actors, diminishing the US role from a hegemonic order-setter to a player engaged in minimal crisis mana ...
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Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda
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Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda

Thursday 11 December 2025 ،
Turkey and take part of this supply to meet consumption needs for its five northern border provinces. This mechanism significantly alleviates gas shortages in Iran's northern and eastern provinces while enabling Iran to generate economic revenue from gas transit. Turkmenistan, ranked among the ...

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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.