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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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Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?
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Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?

Sunday 8 February 2026
regional security dynamics to Saudi Arabia’s detriment, posing serious challenges to the kingdom’s internal stability and economic security. On the other hand, continuation of this approach can bring about dangerous consequences beyond Yemen battleground. Further instability in the sout ...
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
Analysis

Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
regional support against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Somalia’s Defense Ministry said the agreement aims to “strengthen frameworks for defense and military cooperation” across multiple areas of shared interest, though no details have been disclosed. Earlier, Mogadishu ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
Analysis

As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
regional crisis, but a sign of inefficiency of the Western-centric security mechanism.  For many Global South countries, this crisis signaled duality of the Western standards, where human rights principles are not seen as universal values but as political pressure tools. The outcome is undermi ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
regional dynamics.  The announcement of Nouri al-Maliki’s candidacy for prime minister did not appeal to Washington. Fearful of the growing influence of resistance factions in the next cabinet, the Trump administration has abandoned diplomatic niceties. By dismissing Mark Sawaia, the US ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
regional and international levels.  Amid escalating tensions in West Asia's security environment, particularly in the regional waters surrounding Iran, fueled by extensive US military amassment in the Persian Gulf, the IRGC Navy's latest drill in these strategic waters has taken on sig ...
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?
Analysis

Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
regional pressures. Observers point to the heavy US pressures on President Michael Aoun for Hezbollah disarming, beside current daily Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon in stark violation to the last year truce deal.  In such a chaotic climate, Hariri's comeback can transform Lebanon' ...
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Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?
Analysis

Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
regional support for any military action as Iran as Arab countries fear regional consequences. Alwaght- Over the past past few months, the US military has deployed a major portion of its air force to West Asia region, signaling preparation for a potential war against Iran. Though Washington-Tehran d ...
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives
Report

From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
regional tensions may be given a reason to escalate. Alwaght- West Asia and North Africa regions are facing growing water crisis. Now around 60 percent of their population is suffering from water tensions. A recent report by International Water Management Institute warns that climate change in the c ...
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Latest Information on US Military Formation amid Threats of War with Iran
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Latest Information on US Military Formation amid Threats of War with Iran

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
regional operations.  A new CNN report sheds further light on the build-up at the base, with images revealing the deployment of at least four additional E-3 Sentry aircraft. These surveillance planes play a critical role in providing early warning against missile and drone threats, as well as ...

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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.