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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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Israel Launches Strikes on Syria, Deploys New Missile
Monday 16 December 2024
Aleppo, describing the impacts as earthquake-like. Reports also indicated that the Military Airport in Deir al-Zawr, in eastern Syria, was among the targets. Israeli warships reportedly fired advanced missiles at Syria’s Tartus Province, marking a new escalation in military tactics.
The strik ...
Analysis
Can Syria Collapse Scenario Be Applied to Yemen’s Ansarullah?
Monday 16 December 2024
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Since the Saudi-Emirati coalition invaded Yemen in 2015 and imposed complete economic blockade of the country, the port of Hudaydah has been the main center for receiving humanitarian aid and importing goods and fuel needed by the areas under Ansarullah control, and its revenues are also ver ...
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Top British Diplomats Hold Talks with Leader of HTS Militant Group in Syria
Tuesday 17 December 2024
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Syria. HTS claimed the discussions focused on the latest developments in Syria.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy recently confirmed that the UK had initiated diplomatic contact with HTS despite its designation as a terrorist organization in Britain. Lammy explained that these contacts aim to s ...
Analysis
How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?
Saturday 21 December 2024
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Syria. Alwaght- The collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria marked one of the biggest West Asia developments. This development can bring about substantial consequences to various countries,, including those of North Africa. These consequences can show themselves in economic, political, socia ...
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities
Wednesday 25 December 2024
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One of the main reasons for Egyptian concerns about Syria developments is tangible increase in activities of terrorist groups in the region, especially Egypt. Given its experience of fight against terrorism in Sinai Peninsula and other parts of the country, the Egyptian government is highly ...
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Kurdish-led SDF Repels Turkish Militants in Syria, Vows to “Halt” Ankara’s Ambitions
Wednesday 25 December 2024
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Syria. While standing firm militarily, the SDF is open to diplomatic solutions and has expressed willingness to join a restructured Syrian army in a post-Assad era, provided discussions take place. He also clarified that the PKK operates solely in Turkey and that SDF forces remain away from border a ...
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?
Wednesday 15 January 2025
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Figures such as Mike Waltz, the national security adviser, and Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, have already strongly criticized Turkey’s military operations against the SDF and stressed that Washington should maintain its military presence in Syria.
On the other hand, the increas ...
Analysis
Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad
Sunday 16 February 2025
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Syria. However, observers warn about negative impacts of return of Syrian refugees in large numbers on the Turkish labor market.
This has been particularly true for Turkey's textile sector. With the increasing talk of Syrians returning to their country, the Turkish textile industry has se ...
Analysis
From Damascus to Gaza: Turkish Neo-Ottomanism Vs. Axis of Resistance Discourse
Sunday 2 March 2025
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Now, the latest positions based on this type of domineering view have been taken by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan by generalizing the developments in Syria to the entire situation in the region. He points out where Iran's policy in Syria has gone wrong, and declares the Islamic Re ...
Analysis
Stab in the Back: Allies Turning Syria into Graveyard of Erdogan’s Dreams
Monday 7 April 2025
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar commented on the Turkish plans, saying that it is trying to turn Syria into a Turkish protectorate. He accused Ankara of playing a negative role in Syria, Lebanon, and other regions. This warning tone from the Israeli official comes after Israeli Pri ...
