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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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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance

Thursday 18 December 2025
South Corridor of Iran, Russia, and India establishes a vital link between Persian Gulf and North Europe as it is planned to boost trade and regional connection and to reduce dependence on Western trade routes. Comprehensive trade pact Iran and Russia are actively pursuing a “Comprehensive ...
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Iran and Pakistan Work Together to Advance Regional Stability
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Iran and Pakistan Work Together to Advance Regional Stability

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
South Asia and the Middle East. The conversation also emphasized the continuation of diplomatic consultations with other regional countries aimed at maintaining peace and stability. This reflects Tehran and Islamabad’s shared interest in addressing regional challenges, including security thre ...
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Israeli Policies Driving a Silent Displacement from Gaza
Analysis

Israeli Policies Driving a Silent Displacement from Gaza

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
Asia. According to the report, key roles in this process are being played by entities including the so-called MAJED Association and Israel’s Voluntary Migration Office. Published information indicates that MAJED Association Europe serves as the primary actor carrying out this operation, frami ...
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
South Sudan, and Libya, over the potential resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza who would be forcibly displaced from the enclave. Against this backdrop, Tel Aviv appears intent on exploiting Somaliland’s strategic location and the absence of serious international obstacles to transfer part ...
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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document
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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
South Korea and Japan, who would have to shoulder the burden themselves, with only limited backing from Washington. Mr Zarean added that same logic applies to Afghanistan. Calls have been made to reclaim Bagram Air Base, but, much like Trump’s earlier ideas regarding Greenland or the Panama C ...
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How’s Southern Libya Become a Focal Point in New Russian Strategy?
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How’s Southern Libya Become a Focal Point in New Russian Strategy?

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
Asia influence at low cost. Alwaght- The geopolitical developments of West Asia and North Africa in recent years and especially after fall of Bashar al-Assad of Syria later in 2024 have once again brought to focus on the Russian strategic realignment in these regions. While many Western analysts hav ...
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As Netanyahu and Trump Meet, Lebanon Awaits the Outcomes
Analysis

As Netanyahu and Trump Meet, Lebanon Awaits the Outcomes

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
South Litani region to be replaced by the Lebanese army. The Lebanese government has been committed to this agreement and has taken measures towards its execution. However, Israeli officials, making new claims, have claimed that Hezbollah's forces have not fully retreated from their position an ...
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
Analysis

What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025 ،
Asia. This is why last year at this time, Erdogan and his Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan were overjoyed by what they imagined was a strategic victory in the Levant. But the future many envisioned is now entangled with serious challenges. Today's Syria is ripe with developments and changes that co ...
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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 ،
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-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces appeared to be gaining the upper hand. They advanced through ...
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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 ،
South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center, note that “signs of dissatisfaction among senior Taliban leaders are visible, though they have not yet reached the level of a deep internal schism.” Abdullah Molawi Zadeh, a political analyst, told Al Jazeera that Taliban leaders are eager to m ...

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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.