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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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Al-Barghouthi: Netanyahu’s Nightmare and a Second Sinwar
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Al-Barghouthi: Netanyahu’s Nightmare and a Second Sinwar

Wednesday 8 October 2025
candidates, securing the highest level of public support. Why is Israel opposed to his release? Israeli leaders' primary reason for refusing to release al-Barghouthi stems from a profound fear of his potential to reshape the Palestinian and regional political landscape. History has shown Tel A ...
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Nobel: A Political Reward or Peace Prize?
Analysis

Nobel: A Political Reward or Peace Prize?

Sunday 12 October 2025 ،
candidates, with a deadline of January 31st each year. However, the committee retains the power to add new names during its first meeting. This year, one high-profile potential nominee was former US President Donald Trump. Yet, with the January 31 deadline, he had only the first 11 days of his pres ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
Analysis

Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
candidates competing for parliamentary seats. According to Iraqi media reports, the Reconstruction and Development Alliance - considered by experts to be the most significant current electoral coalition - consists of 7 political groups including prominent figures such as former Prime Minister Ayad ...
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Political Coup? Netanyahu’s Struggle to Escape Loss
Analysis

Political Coup? Netanyahu’s Struggle to Escape Loss

Saturday 25 October 2025 ،
candidates to enter the parliament for the right-wing candidates to win seats should the turnout of their vote base be low. Having in mind that the polls have always shown a tight race between Netanyahu's coalition and the opposing bloc, the PM is reportedly concerned that the unpopularity of k ...
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections
Analysis

Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
candidates, Baghdad's Sadr City lacks this heated atmosphere. Not only there are no election campaigns, but also there are opposite campaigns that give the east of the capital a meaningful spirit.  The Sadr City, the socio-political bastion of supporters for the Sadrist movement, is a key ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Interview

Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
candidates for the sixth parliamentary elections. For a broader picture, Alwaght has discussed the elections with Iraq affairs expert Sina Alizadeh. Alwaght: First have your say on the significance of this vote and its differences with the previous ones. What is you assessment of Iraq's politic ...
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Mamdani Overcomes Billionaire-backed Challenge, Deepening Democratic Rift
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Mamdani Overcomes Billionaire-backed Challenge, Deepening Democratic Rift

Wednesday 5 November 2025 ،
candidates can “stand up to the oligarchs and win,” signaling potential implications for future national elections.
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Iraq Campaigning Goes Silent as Country Braces for Decisive Vote
Report

Iraq Campaigning Goes Silent as Country Braces for Decisive Vote

Saturday 8 November 2025 ،
candidates or electoral lists during this period is a clear violation of the regulations, and legal action will be taken against offenders. The IHEC stressed that the purpose of the electoral silence is to create a calm and balanced atmosphere, allowing voters to think freely and choose their repre ...
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Mamadani’s Victory: Sociological Roots and Implications
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Mamadani’s Victory: Sociological Roots and Implications

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
candidates whose personal identities and foreign policy stances break from the conventional mold. Important election facts; What happened? Zaharan Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic socialist and state assemblyman born in Uganda and raised in New York, secured his victory by building a broad, progr ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
candidates, the Iraqi parliamentary elections were finally held in a secure and peaceful climate. And now the breathes are held in expectation of the results that will determine the next government.  Meanwhile, one of the issues that has grabbed the attention even before the final results anno ...

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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.