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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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Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia
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Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia

Sunday 15 December 2024
Syrian crisis is Central Asia. First of all, the composition of the rebel groups reflects the strong presence of militants from Central Asia. Though many foreigners who are members of armed rebel groups carefully try to hide their true national identity in a bid to present a nationalist (Syrian) im ...
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500 Airstrikes in 10 Days: What Does Israel Want in Syria?
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500 Airstrikes in 10 Days: What Does Israel Want in Syria?

Sunday 15 December 2024 ،
Syrian air defenses and dropped 1,800 bombs on 500 targets in Syria. Meanwhile, the question is why has Israeli regime stepped up bombing of Syria in a week? What targets were bombed? By referring to the reports and news published about the areas bombed by the Israeli regime in Syria, we can list ...
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Can Syria Collapse Scenario Be Applied to Yemen’s Ansarullah?
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Can Syria Collapse Scenario Be Applied to Yemen’s Ansarullah?

Monday 16 December 2024 ،
Syrian military equipment and easy advances deep into Syria in a few days were things the Israelis could not dream of, especially that they have not faced opposition from the Arab countries and even the armed opposition that are celebrating their power gain.  Intoxicated by this easy gain, Net ...
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Iraq Warns of ISIS Revival as Syrian Weapons Reach Militants
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Iraq Warns of ISIS Revival as Syrian Weapons Reach Militants

Saturday 21 December 2024 ،
Syrian weapons ALWAGHT- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein warned that Daesh (ISIL/ISIS) is regrouping after obtaining abandoned Syrian weapons. He highlighted the potential security threats to the region and urged for international assistance during a call with UK Minister Hamish Falconer. Iraqi ...
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria

Sunday 22 December 2024 ،
Syrian leaders are compliant with US regional strategy and interests. Alwaght- With the collapse of Syrian government and rise to power of armed groups, these days Damascus has become a center of diplomatic visits and interactions in the region. After Arab diplomats, Turkish, European, and lately Am ...
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
Syrian developments. 1. Record of Syria-Egypt relations  The Egyptian-Syrian relations have a long and complicated history. The two countries, once united under United Arab Republic from 1958 to 1961 in their confrontation of Israel, took different paths in foreign policy after collapse of th ...
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria

Monday 30 December 2024 ،
Syrians hoped that the security will be protected and there will be no sectarian and political score settling as the militants promised, shortly later the people have sunken into disappointment as a result of actions of the ruling Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS). The international community since the be ...
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
Syrian territory and even partition of the country is becoming clear. Meanwhile, the US as a party with interests in Syrian developments with military presence in this country is seizing the opportunity to solidify its military presence. Accordingly, field reports from local sources indicate that ...
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
Syrian crisis and its support for Iran’s membership in regional structures such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization reflect the strategic alignment between the two countries. Signig the strategic pact ahead of Trump's inauguration  This pact is coming at a time Donald Trump is ...
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Iran Calls for Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza
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Iran Calls for Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
Syrian Golan Heights as a violation of international law. Reaffirming Iran’s support for Palestinian resistance as a legitimate response to Israeli occupation and aggression, Iravani called on the Security Council to adopt a firm and objective stance to address these ongoing issues.

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures