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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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Why’s Syria not Settling Down?
Analysis

Why’s Syria not Settling Down?

Saturday 26 July 2025
vacuums and are recruiting amid Syria’s chaos. Al-Sharaa’s weakening authority in southern Syria is glaring. Despite promises to protect Sweida and contain chaos, he has made no tangible progress. His silence and slow responses are seen as signs of political and security incompetence. ...
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
Report

New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
vacuum of military commanders and strategists. US objection and risk of heavier pressures As predicted, the parliamentary motion to strengthen the position of the PMF in the country’s defense structure was immediately met with objection of the White House officials as it runs counter to the ...
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HTS Executes Syrians While Simultaneously Filming the Violence
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HTS Executes Syrians While Simultaneously Filming the Violence

Thursday 31 July 2025 ،
vacuum left by the collapse of centralized state control.
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Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security
Analysis

Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
vacuum caused by the collapse of the army, not the Western powers but an army of voluntary forces deeply believing in resistance and committed to the national honor and sovereignty moved to defend the country. This forces, called Hashd al-Shaabi in Arabic, rushed to defend the country against foreig ...
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?
Paper

Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
vacuum in the south and the Beqaa Valley, due to the Lebanese army’s limited capabilities to control the borders and the possibility of increased activity by extremist groups, especially from Syrian territory or an attack by the Israeli regime. Even if Hezbollah agrees to the disarmament plan, ...
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
vacuum These days, in the Iraqi political and media space, mainly pro-Western factions are making statements that, given the threats in Syria, a security vacuum will be created with the withdrawal of American forces, but the reality on the ground is otherwise. First, the US military presence in Ir ...
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
Analysis

Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
vacuum. UNFIL, Hezbollah, and the resolution 1701 UNIFIL has faced numerous challenges since its presence in Lebanon. The most important challenge is its complex relationship with Hezbollah. On the one hand, these forces are required to help implement resolution 1701, which calls for a cessation o ...
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
Analysis

Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
vacuum. Role of foreign actors: Regional competition, particularly Washington’s ongoing presence in Iraq, continues to weigh heavily on the Kurdistan's internal dynamics. As outside powers throw their weight behind rival factions, the political landscape grows ever more fractured and vola ...
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US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert
Interview

US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert

Saturday 6 September 2025 ،
vacuum. Their goal is to preserve Iraq’s independence while avoiding international isolation. On the other hand, Kurdish parties and a significant portion of Sunni political forces view the American presence as a vehicle maintaining domestic and regional security. At the end, Mr Masoumi high ...
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Gaza or Normalization? What’s the Current Arab Issue?
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Gaza or Normalization? What’s the Current Arab Issue?

Saturday 13 September 2025 ،
vacuum, American support, and opportunism. In essence, this approach by Israeli leaders is part of a broader effort by the Tel Aviv’s hardline politicians to completely reengineer the West Asian geopolitical landscape in the wake of the Gaza war. Why do Arab monarchies accept normalization?&n ...

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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.