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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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Will Tensions in Morocco Subside after UNSC’s Western Sahara Resolution?
Report

Will Tensions in Morocco Subside after UNSC’s Western Sahara Resolution?

Tuesday 11 November 2025
policy of the autonomous region. Furthermore, analysts note that a recent UN Security Council resolution signals a notable shift in the international community's stance, lending credibility to Morocco's claims of sovereignty over the region. A successful implementation of this framework co ...
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Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert
Interview

Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
policy in a way to fit its interests. And now the Rapid Support Forces are active in Sudan under the banner of fighting the Islamists and for forming a secular civilian government in the country.
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests
Analysis

Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
policy. This hesitancy stemmed from deeply-held assumptions among the Tel Aviv elite: the memory of Soviet support for the Arabs and Palestinians, the perception of Central Asian Muslim sympathy for Saddam Hussein during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, Israel's past failures in engaging the Muslim wo ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
Paper

What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
policy-makers to further focus on settling challenges people are grappling with. 1. Legitimacy of political system  In the short term, the surge in turnout will naturally bolster the legitimacy of both the electoral process and the resulting parliament. When over half of the eligible electora ...
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Iraq Vote Results and Resistance Factions’ Position in Next Parliament
Analysis

Iraq Vote Results and Resistance Factions’ Position in Next Parliament

Saturday 15 November 2025 ،
policy of Iraq. Shiites retain the top position in power Following the official announcement of Iraq's election results by the country's High Electoral Commission (IHEC), Shiite blocs, led by the Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF), have again secured a parliamentary majority. A total of ...
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Gaza Disability Crisis: A Non-healing Wound
Analysis

Gaza Disability Crisis: A Non-healing Wound

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
policy. Massive use of heavy weapons, cluster bombs, and powerful missiles by Israeli military in densely-populated areas not only has increased human casualties, but also has caused a wave of permanent disabilities. This approach, many observers suggest, is an Israeli effort to increase the physica ...
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What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?
News

What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
policy comes as Lebanon, following two years of conflict with the Israeli regime, is experiencing a more critical situation. Despite the ceasefire, the shadow of war continues to loom over the country. In this environment, Hezbollah's weapons stand as the sole deterrent preventing the Israeli en ...
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Bin Salman’s US Visit the Launching Pad for Future US-Saudi Ties
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Bin Salman’s US Visit the Launching Pad for Future US-Saudi Ties

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
policy. During this visit, which saw Trump also visiting the UAE and Qatar, a set of defense and technological agreements were inked, mainly focusing on data centers, AI, and common investments. These developments reveal that bin Salman arrives in Washington today in a position way different from t ...
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
Paper

Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
policy facing complex equations. Second part: Pakistan-Taliban ties during occupation of Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021 US invasion of Afghanistan and duality of Pakistani policy towards Afghanistan The US invasion of Afghanistan following 9/11 attacks opened a new chapter in South Asian geopoliti ...
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Military Mobility Corridors: Europe Bracing for Possible Russia Confrontation
Analysis

Military Mobility Corridors: Europe Bracing for Possible Russia Confrontation

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
policy. They signal a Europe moving decisively toward greater military independence, preparing to confront future security challenges by strengthening its own foundations, thereby securing the continent's future. Learning from Ukraine war  The recent decision by European countries reflect ...

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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.