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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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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
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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
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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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Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies
Analysis

Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies

Tuesday 23 September 2025 ،
vacuum caused by losing Iranian gas, something to sink Iraq into a serious energy crisis in the short run. 
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What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?
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What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
vacuum would means clashes and rivalry over power.  Furthermore, the impoverished neighborhoods of Caracas and other Venezuelan cities are home to thousands of gangs and paramilitary groups loyal to Maduro, who have vowed to fight any foreign intervening force. These groups possess the capabil ...
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Libya between Choas and Hope for Stability
Analysis

Libya between Choas and Hope for Stability

Tuesday 28 October 2025 ،
vacuum is deepening, creating breeding ground for the reorganization of takfiri groups like ISIS. Recent arrests of ISIS elements and the group's resurgent propaganda demonstrate that Libya continues to serve a persistent role as a hub for ISIS's logistical and ideological operations. Concl ...
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions

Thursday 30 October 2025 ،
vacuum, rugged natural terrain, and rempteness from the government centers.  Exploiting this specific geography, ISIS rapidly expanded, seizing control of vast territories in both Iraq and Syria. This expansion posed a direct threat not only to regional governments but also to international se ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Interview

Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
vacuum ultimately allowed the Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF) to coalesce with other Shiite factions, Sunnis, and Kurds and formed the government of current Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani.  Learning from that experience, the election law was amended ahead of the 2023 provincial ele ...
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Will Tensions in Morocco Subside after UNSC’s Western Sahara Resolution?
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Will Tensions in Morocco Subside after UNSC’s Western Sahara Resolution?

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
vacuum left by Spanish 's departure, Morocco moved to annex large sections of the territory. This triggered a persistent armed struggle between the Moroccan military and the Polisario Front, an insurgent group that formed a year later to fight for independence from Rabat. The Polisario Front es ...

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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.