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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 UAE Looking for in Central Asia?
Analysis

What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?

Wednesday 30 July 2025
South Asia, yet little attention is given to how this energy-rich Persian Gulf monarchy is establishing itself as a key actor in these regions. The UAE is focused on Eurasia through strategic investments in infrastructure, energy, economy, and security. Abu Dhabi’s focus on Central Asia espec ...
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
sea missile, and was able to resist the occupation army's ground attacks. After this war, Hezbollah pursued the path of military reinforcement with further determination and became a modern army by producing precision missiles and acquiring drone technology. The goal of this stage of armament w ...
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
Analysis

Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
South Caucasus. Championed primarily by Azerbaijan and Turkey, the corridor aims to link mainland Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan and onward to Turkey. For Baku, however, this is more than just a transit route ; it is a strategic tool to reshape the region’s geopolitical landscape.   Despi ...
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages
Analysis

Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Far East through vital sea lanes—together constituting the backbone of today’s global supply chain. Around two-thirds of the world’s oil shipments, one-third of bulk cargo movements, and two-thirds of global container shipping tonnage pass throu ...
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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain
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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain

Sunday 21 September 2025 ،
South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. This location makes it a vital gateway for power projection and intelligence operations in a highly sensitive region. Control of Bagram is viewed as a key asset for monitoring not only China but also for countering the influence of Russia and Iran throu ...
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts
Analysis

Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
seal a deal between Erbil and Baghdad with its main aim to keep the oil prices low ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. But now Trump eyes a larger game on a world scale that includes Russia, China Iran, and Venezuela.  However, some oil experts have said that Trump's plan to restrain ...
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Turkey’s Iran Sanctions: Why’s Erdogan Shifting to the US?
Report

Turkey’s Iran Sanctions: Why’s Erdogan Shifting to the US?

Tuesday 7 October 2025 ،
South Transport Corridor, in partnership with Russia, India, and China, Iran is emerging as a vital artery for future East-West trade. By maintaining close ties with Tehran, Turkey is positioned to secure a key role in this transformative economic network. Conclusion In complicated home and region ...
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What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?
Analysis

What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
sea base in the region. The US military has also flown three B-52 strategic bombers through the Caribbean. Concurrent with this volume of military assets being positioned in the Caribbean, President Trump has ordered his special envoy, Richard Grenell, to end all diplomatic engagement with Caracas. ...
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Trump’s Asia Tour: A Push to Contain China through ASEAN
Analysis

Trump’s Asia Tour: A Push to Contain China through ASEAN

Monday 27 October 2025 ،
South Korea, where he is scheduled to travel on Wednesday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. ASEAN summit overshadowed by US-China tariffs war  This meeting is being held at a time that the war of tariffs between Washington and Beijing which has been raging since T ...
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Trump Nuclear Tests Order Revives a Dark Era, Spurs New Race
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Trump Nuclear Tests Order Revives a Dark Era, Spurs New Race

Sunday 2 November 2025 ،
South Korea, Washington has enabled them to move forward with developing nuclear-powered submarines, thereby extending the nuclear rivalry into new theaters and alliances. This move, in addition to creating a regional deterrence against China and Russia, bears signs of a strategic shift in the US&# ...

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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.