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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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India-Pakistan War Showcased China’s Arms Power against West
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India-Pakistan War Showcased China’s Arms Power against West

Saturday 17 May 2025
Turkish-provided drones beat those of Israel One of the most highlighted scenes of the battle between India and Pakistan was a direct competition between advanced combat drones, a competition in which Turkish-made drones of Pakistan showed a more effective and superior performance than the Israeli ...
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
Turkish border. This project could turn Iraq into a trade highway between China, Turkey, Iran, and the Arab world. The Arab League summit is an opportunity to secure Arab investments in these projects and garner political support to strengthen Baghdad’s transit position. By highlighting this ...
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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief
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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief

Monday 19 May 2025 ،
Turkish influence in the Arab world, provided an exceptional opportunity to Riyadh to work to restore its regional position in competition with Iran-led Axis of Resistance. The Saudis, who in the past decade, along with other Arab countries, the US, and the Israeli regime, had formed an open coaliti ...
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Pulse of Syria Energy in Trump’s Hands
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Pulse of Syria Energy in Trump’s Hands

Monday 2 June 2025 ،
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also joined over the web. The meeting revealed the importance the US attaches to the new Syrian developments. It also demonstrates Trump's willingness for occasional unconventional measures. It is said that the meeting was a source of difference of the US a ...
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From Kidnapping Women to Massacring Alawites: Who Are New Syrian Military Forces?
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From Kidnapping Women to Massacring Alawites: Who Are New Syrian Military Forces?

Wednesday 11 June 2025 ،
Turkish intelligence. The TIP is now part of the Syrian security forces while it is banned as a terrorist organization in many countries.  On the other hand, radical and terrorist foreign forces have been given senior posts in new defense ministry. There are numerous reports that indicate that ...
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International Condemnations Pour in against US Attacks on Iran Nuclear Facilities
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International Condemnations Pour in against US Attacks on Iran Nuclear Facilities

Sunday 22 June 2025 ،
Turkish Foreign Ministry said it was deeply concerned about the American attack on the Iranian nuclear sites. We call on all sides to show responsible behavior and quick stopping of the reciprocal attacks and taking steps that steer clear of destruction and loss of further lives. Soft and passive r ...
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?

Tuesday 8 July 2025 ،
Turkish intervention: Expanding influence in the north Turkey has significantly expanded its military presence in northern Iraq in recent years, focusing on the fight against the PKK.  Turkey’s extensive military operations in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and border areas have suspiciousl ...
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Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms
Analysis

Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms

Sunday 13 July 2025 ،
Turkish government, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has begun disarming following a decision made by its leaders. In this connection, on Friday in a symbolic event, 30 of the terrorist group members laid down their weapons and handed them over. The event took place with the presence of off ...
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice

Sunday 20 July 2025 ،
Turkish and Arab countries’ silence and inaction to this Israeli aggression have exposed the serious gap between the initial promises and the current realities. While the anti-minority actions of the armed gangs of al-Jolani are sowing division and social disintegration, Tel Aviv is seizing t ...
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Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?
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Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
Turkish government and security apparatus. Having in mind that PJAK is part of the PKK, the question is why the group has not implemented the decision of its big brother PKK for disarming. It seems that the continuation of PJAK’s armed activities despite the disarmament of the PKK is an indica ...

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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.