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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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Libya between Choas and Hope for Stability
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Libya between Choas and Hope for Stability

Tuesday 28 October 2025
reasons. Accountability remains elusive as judicial institutions grapple with political interference and fear of retaliation. Amidst the political and military fragmentation in Tripoli, the governance vacuum is deepening, creating breeding ground for the reorganization of takfiri groups like ISIS. ...
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The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash
Analysis

The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
reasons, but as a religious and apocalyptic imperative. Consequently, any opposition to the Judaization of Al-Aqsa is cast as a defiance of divine will. This dangerous discourse fuels religious tensions and inflames Muslim sentiment worldwide. The Israeli regime leverages this support to portray it ...
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Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism
Analysis

Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism

Thursday 6 November 2025 ،
reasons for supporting Trump or not voting at all first made him a household name. His affable personality and tireless ground game, like meeting voters, including his critics, in person, cast him as the perfect antithesis to his rival, Andrew Cuomo. Although a faction of the Democratic left endors ...
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Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert
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Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
reasons: Historically, Al-Fashir was the capital of the Sultanate of Darfur until the 19th century. After the region's incorporation into Sudan in 1916, it became a major administrative and military center. 2. Al-Fashir's international airport is crucial for air supply and humanitarian ope ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
Paper

What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
reasons for the increased participation, its political and social consequences, including the legitimacy of the system, national stability, and the role of minorities and women, as well as the impact of developments following the 2019 protests, the influence of social media, and the entry of new fig ...
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?
Analysis

What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
reasons behind this political triumph. According to the official reports, the Shiite coalitions have won 187 seats, securing a substantial share of the new parliament.  Meanwhile, we cannot ignore some media mischief and biased analyses aimed at downplaying this breakthrough and dismissing th ...
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
Paper

Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
reasons are clear: First, the Saudi version of the jet will be intentionally limited, preserving Israel's QMG.  Second, the war in Yemen proved that Saudi Arabia's overwhelming air superiority is insufficient for decisive victory and cannot compensate for critical weaknesses in air de ...
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?
Analysis

Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?

Sunday 23 November 2025 ،
reasons. First, Netanyahu's hardline cabinet views the region's security crises as a golden opportunity to advance its expansionist agenda. Hardline ministers believe that amid the war in Gaza and the instability in Lebanon and Syria, they can escalate military and security pressure to expa ...
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Egypt-US Gas Deal, Cairo’s Move to Cut Reliance on Israeli Energy
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Egypt-US Gas Deal, Cairo’s Move to Cut Reliance on Israeli Energy

Sunday 23 November 2025 ،
reasons. Diversifying energy sources  Egypt, largely relying on foreign suppliers for its energy, is now eying flexibility and diversifying its suppliers. Some experts told Ashargh Al-Awsat that the deal with the US shows that Egypt is still expanding its alternatives and decreasing its depen ...
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
reasons for them being pessimistic about the survival of the leadership council, including deep-seated fundamental disputes in the body of the council. Since the outset, the inconsistent composition signaled the fragility of the Riyadh Agreement, with many suggesting the deal was actually born dead. ...

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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.