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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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Trump’s Gaza Plan: A New Test of Strategic Arab Passivity
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt.
The statement welcomed the leadership of Donald Trump and his efforts to end the war in Gaza, expressing confidence in his willingness to find a path to peace.
This positive reaction from these countries, and even from the Palestinian Authority itself, signals ...
Analysis
Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
Tuesday 14 October 2025
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Saudi Arabia to influence the electoral process and secure parliamentary seats for their preferred allies. From this perspective, the upcoming vote is not merely an internal contest but a critical part of the broader power struggle in a West Asia that has undergone unprecedented shifts in the last t ...
Report
Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions
Thursday 30 October 2025
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Saudi Arabia.
Being taken by the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in the desert areas West of Anbar province, these protective measures are a serious reaction to the remaining threats of the ISIS terrorist group and the unexploded ordnance left behind by the terrorists.
But beyond a security rout ...
Report
Al-Fashir Massacre: Who’s to Blame?
Saturday 1 November 2025
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Saudi Maternity Hospital alone.
This is not the RSF's first genocide in Darfur. The group's origins lie in the Janjaweed militias, which, with the support of the then-Sudanese government under Omar al-Bashir, systematically killed some 100,000 civilians between 2000 and 2003. The internatio ...
Analysis
Why’s UAE Backing RSF Terrorists in Sudan?
Monday 3 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia.
Direct access to these coasts would allow Abu Dhabi to manage the export routes for gold and the import of agricultural goods without relying on Sudan's central government.
Abu Dhabi is also aiming to counter the influence of Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Sudan and to prevent the sp ...
Paper
Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan
Wednesday 5 November 2025
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Saudi-Emirati coalition invaded Yemen in March 2015, Israel has been one of the main actors of the war, with the purported aim being thwarting the threats posed to its security and economy in the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb and expanding the military foothold in this part of the region.
Israel ...
Report
Where’s Sudan Heading as Clashes Boil Over?
Saturday 8 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia on September 12, 2025, remains on the table, but neither side in Sudan’s civil war has accepted it. Meanwhile, developments on the ground suggest the conflict is far from over.
Sudan war overshadowing neighbors
The civil war in Sudan has caused the biggest displacement crisis in ...
Paper
Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges
Tuesday 11 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Additionally, with a long-term vision, Turkey sees Pakistan as a vital gateway for accessing the massive markets of the Indian subcontinent and as a connective loop linking the Turkic World with China's Belt and Road Initiative. From this perspective, upgrading r ...
Interview
Sudan’s Conflict to Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert
Tuesday 11 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Egypt has always been skeptical about a peaceful revolution in Sudan and the prospect of a civilian government there. Cairo prefers a form of governance in Sudan that mirrors its own, a military-led rule with a democratic facade.
Aiming to strengthen its regional role, Et ...
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What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?
Sunday 16 November 2025
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Saudi relations with Lebanon have witnessed many ups and downs; from the downgrading diplomatic relations to cutting off trade ties and limiting the financial aid all have harmed the mutual trust and undermined the historical relationship between the two countries. However, given the regional develo ...
