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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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How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?
Saturday 21 December 2024
Tartus naval base in Syria, Russia will inevitably focus on the Benghazi naval base in Libya, although after the recent developments in Syria and the fall of Bashar al-Assad, it has sparked widespread controversy among Libyan politicians and analysts. They believe that General Haftar will look for a ...
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria
Monday 30 December 2024
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Tartus by capturing 100 “pro-Assad forces.”
The HTS forces tortured and humiliated the Alawites by calling them “pigs” and “dogs” and by claiming that they had played a role in the unrest. A protesting Alawite representative said during the demonstration: “ ...
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Nearly 300 Detained in HTS Operation Targeting Assad Supporters in Syria
Monday 30 December 2024
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Tartus, Latakia, and even Deir Ezzor, Abdel Rahman stated. Among those arrested were former informants, pro-government fighters, ex-soldiers, and lower-ranking military officers.
He also highlighted that the campaign is ongoing but noted, No prominent figures have been detained, except for General ...
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Syria Sinks in Unrest as Al-Jolani Fails to Act on Promises
Saturday 8 March 2025
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Tartus and Latakia had stayed in their homes in recent days, as military convoys were patrolling the streets and security forces of Mohammad al-Jolani government were patrolling and shooting in the streets. Parts of the western coast are also still witnessing clashes, and it seems that the situation ...
Analysis
What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?
Thursday 13 March 2025
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Tartus, which play a pivotal role in the country’s regional and international trade.
Until the fall of al-Assad, the Syrian coast was the center of the presence of regional and international powers supporting it, such as Russia and Iran, and consequently provided the ground for geopolitical c ...
Analysis
What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?
Thursday 16 October 2025
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Tartus naval base are expected to be among the most important topics of the discussions with the Russians.
The significance of this visit must be understood within the current regional context, driven by several critical factors:
First, Syria remains mired in a crisis of insecurity. Since the take ...
Analysis
What’s Driving US Military Base Project in Damascus?
Sunday 9 November 2025
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Tartus and the country's western regions gives it a vital role in securing Damascus and controlling military movements around the capital.
Consequently, positioning US forces at Al-Mazzeh represents a major strategic asset for Washington. This location would allow American forces to monitor all ...
Analysis
Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?
Sunday 23 November 2025
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Tartus, using them as logistical hubs for missions in southern Syria.
Furthermore, Moscow is seeking to revive its role as a mediator between Damascus and the Alawite minority in Latakia, a role it has used in previous years to manage internal fractures in the coastal region.
Another part of the a ...
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule
Wednesday 26 November 2025
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Tartus, Hama, and Aleppo has developed to a critical stage as tensions escalated in the coastal and central regions. Many of the people have taken to the streets to make themselves heard despite awareness about the risks of being violently suppressed by the militants ruling the country since Decembe ...
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Strategic Mystery: What’s Driving Al-Sharaa to Keep Russian Military Bases in Syria?
Thursday 4 June 2026
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Tartus port in May.
The deployed fleet included the vessel Sparta, owned by its parent companies, SC South and Oboronlogistics, alongside the Russian frigate Admiral Kasatonov and another warship, all are under US sanctions. Oboronlogistics describes itself as a company specializing in logistics se ...
