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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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Security Belts from Lebanon to Syria: Objectives and Consequences of New Israeli Strategy
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Security Belts from Lebanon to Syria: Objectives and Consequences of New Israeli Strategy

Thursday 25 June 2026
populations and the systematic destruction of the region's economic and agricultural infrastructure point to a far larger scenario: long-term occupation of these areas, coupled with a deliberate effort to block displaced residents from ever returning, all in service of the regime's broader s ...
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Love of Imam Hussein Gathers Us: Ashura 2026 Marked Across the World
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Love of Imam Hussein Gathers Us: Ashura 2026 Marked Across the World

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
populations, the ceremonies proceeded calmly and without major restrictions, maintaining a low-key and orderly character throughout. Shiite communities in various Western countries In several Western countries, Ashura ceremonies were held in Hussainiyahs and, in some cases, through street processi ...
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Failure Upon Start: Fate of June 26 Movement in Gaza
Analysis

Failure Upon Start: Fate of June 26 Movement in Gaza

Monday 29 June 2026 ،
population still prefers to channel their grievances through the resistance factions, Hamas included. Admission to defeat Israeli media that have published reports on sporadic anti-Hamas protests later reported on failure of the campaign. Walla in a report said that the failure to mobilize large n ...
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Clash of Billboards in Lebanon Reveals Deepening Gap between Govt. and Shiite Community
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Clash of Billboards in Lebanon Reveals Deepening Gap between Govt. and Shiite Community

Saturday 4 July 2026 ،
population. Fair or not, that perception could hit the government's political legitimacy among these communities. At its core, then, the billboard dispute is merely a symptom of a much deeper fracture: a yawning divide over what post-war Lebanon's priorities should even be. One camp insist ...
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From National Cohesion to Deterrence: Messages of Colossal Funeral of Iran’s Martyred Leader
Analysis

From National Cohesion to Deterrence: Messages of Colossal Funeral of Iran’s Martyred Leader

Wednesday 8 July 2026 ،
population around such concepts as independence, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, in practice it displays one of the most important pillars of its deterrence. The massive turnout at the funeral procession for the martyred Iranian Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, regardless of d ...
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Pakistan-Kuwait Defense Agreement and Its Geopolitical Aspects
Analysis

Pakistan-Kuwait Defense Agreement and Its Geopolitical Aspects

Thursday 30 July 2026 ،
population and low military expertise and experience, is seeking to take advantage from the well-trained Pakistani armed forces which are recognized for their war skills, counterterrorism operations, and operational coordination. On the Pakistani side, Islamabad is seeking economic and energy advan ...
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Bombing in Lebanon, Talking in Italy: Why Does Negotiating with Tel Aviv not Work?
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Bombing in Lebanon, Talking in Italy: Why Does Negotiating with Tel Aviv not Work?

Wednesday 5 August 2026 ،
population viewing any direct deal with Tel Aviv through a lens of profound skepticism. Hezbollah: Direct talks with Israel an eternal disgrace Against this backdrop, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has staked out an unequivocal position against the negotiating process, declaring th ...
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Political Storm Heading to Tel Aviv: From Likud Fracture to Election Scenarios
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Political Storm Heading to Tel Aviv: From Likud Fracture to Election Scenarios

Monday 10 August 2026 ،
population. Second scenario: government of change led by Lieberman-Bennet coalition This scenario rests on formation of a bloc of opposition parties including Yisrael Beiteinu, Yashar, and Together. Polls suggest that such a coalition bears the potentials to win the majority. Third scenario: Coll ...
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Iraq’s Weapons Restriction: A Project with Aspects beyond Simply Disarming Resistance Groups
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Iraq’s Weapons Restriction: A Project with Aspects beyond Simply Disarming Resistance Groups

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
population have arms, rather, it simply reflects the approximate ratio of civilian firearms to the total population. Still, even that estimate lays bare a crucial reality: the gun problem in Iraq extends far beyond organized militant groups. It is deeply embedded in everyday civilian life. In other ...
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Israel’s Quietly Making West Bank Another Gaza Using Army of Settlers
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Israel’s Quietly Making West Bank Another Gaza Using Army of Settlers

Sunday 16 August 2026 ،
population. Over the past four years, with extremists at the helm, settlement expansion has not only continued unabated, but also Netanyahu's cabinet has also taken multiple steps to legitimize illegal outposts and settler strongholds. Figures like National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and ...

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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.