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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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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity

Monday 17 November 2025
used a transformation of the traditional takes from the strategic depth and balance of power in South Asia. Significance of Afghanistan and Pakistan in South Asia's geopolitical landscape  Afghanistan and Pakistan, two neighboring nations bound by deep historical, ethnic, and religious ti ...
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
use, portraits of US presidents on the walls of the White House, and the style of the hosting that was more than usually official all gave a picture of political sychophancy. After years of tensions especially following the murder of the Washington Post author Jamal Khashoggi, this was the first off ...
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?
Analysis

Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?

Sunday 23 November 2025 ،
used in previous years to manage internal fractures in the coastal region. Another part of the agreement mandates that Russian military advisors will train Syrian army forces, with Saudi Arabia covering the cost. Moscow's mediation between Damascus and Kurdish groups to resolve disputes is also ...
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Haytham Tabatabaei: Hezbollah’s Elite Commander from Birth to Martyrdom
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Haytham Tabatabaei: Hezbollah’s Elite Commander from Birth to Martyrdom

Tuesday 25 November 2025 ،
uses the truce as a tactical tool for assassinations, mapping Resistance positions, rebuilding field intelligence, and attacking Hezbollah's military infrastructure, it effectively leaves no option but a return to full-scale conflict. Within this context, it is clear that Tel Aviv has miscalcul ...
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Iran’s New Naval Ships Signal Tehran Eyes Secure Exports, Distant Missions
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Iran’s New Naval Ships Signal Tehran Eyes Secure Exports, Distant Missions

Monday 1 December 2025 ،
uses proximity-fuze warheads, significantly enhancing the air defense capabilities of naval battle groups and coastal installations. Furthermore, the vessel carries Kian loitering munitions with an operational range of approximately 2,000 kilometers, dramatically extending the forward base’s o ...
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers

Thursday 4 December 2025 ،
use, and staunchly opposing normalization with Israel. On the other side is the UAE, which over the past decade has transformed into a pragmatic, economy-driven, and interventionist power, actively working to build a trans-regional network of economic and military influence. The root of their tens ...
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
used on capital accumulation and advancement. Consequently, the US no longer defines itself as the guarantor of the global order or the provider of public goods such as maritime security, financial stability, and support for international institutions. Instead, it measures its international presenc ...
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
use also announced the seizure of the oil cargo, claiming the tanker was under sanctions and used for black market oil transport. The White House asserted Washington will not remain silent regarding oil whose revenues finance global drug trafficking and terrorism by what he called illicit regimes.&n ...
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Troubled Louvre Museum Faces Some Grave Scenarios
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Troubled Louvre Museum Faces Some Grave Scenarios

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
useum in France is these days grappling with major challenges. From heist to employee strikes are challenges that these days are crippling the Louvre Museum of Paris as the most prestigious and prominent museum in the world. Louvre is not just a museum, it symbolizes the French cultural influence. ...
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
used to jam thermal air defense missiles using laser-powered jamming. According to the report, this agreement has been signed as a government-to-government contract. However, the joint investment required to actually implement the program has not yet officially commenced. Elbit Systems has decided ...

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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.