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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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How Wahhabism Serves Saudi Arabian Foreign Policy?
Analysis

How Wahhabism Serves Saudi Arabian Foreign Policy?

Wednesday 16 August 2017
Riyadh relies on Wahhabi ideology to pursue its policy of backing radicalism and checking Shiite Islam influence.
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Beyond Visit of Iran’s Army Chief to Turkey
Analysis

Beyond Visit of Iran’s Army Chief to Turkey

Saturday 19 August 2017
Iranian general was given a red-carpet reception, including meeting with Turkish President, signaling Turkey is reviewing its regional stances.
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Deir ez-Zor, New Focal Point of Syrian Army, Opponents
Analysis

Deir ez-Zor, New Focal Point of Syrian Army, Opponents

Sunday 20 August 2017
The province has been under siege for three years, and its recapture from ISIS will enable Syrian forces to clear a vast area of the country.
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US Eyes Presence as Iraq, Jordan Seek Border Crossing Restart
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US Eyes Presence as Iraq, Jordan Seek Border Crossing Restart

Tuesday 22 August 2017
The Iraqi and Jordan officials say that the border route will re-open in early September.
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Three Reasons Why Kurdistan Independence Can Stir Civil War
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Three Reasons Why Kurdistan Independence Can Stir Civil War

Wednesday 23 August 2017
As Erbil makes preparations to hold independence referendum, some sides warn of war between central government and Kurdish region.
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East Asia: Region Where US Sows Division to Curb Unstoppable China
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East Asia: Region Where US Sows Division to Curb Unstoppable China

Saturday 26 August 2017
The Americans are working hard to stop China’s rise as a global superpower, after apparent failure to limit it regionally.
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Understanding Afghanistan’s Haqqani Network
Analysis

Understanding Afghanistan’s Haqqani Network

Sunday 27 August 2017
Insurgent group was supported by US against Soviets and even now provides Washington with excuses to stay in Afghanistan.
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Muslims Victims of Western-Backed Radical Islamists
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Muslims Victims of Western-Backed Radical Islamists

Monday 28 August 2017
The Muslim world is victim to the Western leaders’ overbearing tendencies and the heinousness of the Wahhabism-bred fundamentalist groups.
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Zionism Influence in China
Analysis

Zionism Influence in China

Tuesday 29 August 2017
The Israeli government helps a process of Zionist penetration in China by pushing for expanded relations with Beijing.
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How Saudi Arabia Creeping towards Instability?
Analysis

How Saudi Arabia Creeping towards Instability?

Friday 1 September 2017
The Arab kingdom’s stability is challenged by a series of factors mainly having their toots in home policy of the rulers.
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Reverse Migration Could Eventually Dismantle Israeli Regime
Analysis

Reverse Migration Could Eventually Dismantle Israeli Regime

Saturday 2 September 2017
Tel Aviv leaders are struggling to curb the reverse migration but figures show their efforts are failing.
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How Israel Benefits from Regional Conflicts?
Analysis

How Israel Benefits from Regional Conflicts?

Monday 4 September 2017
Israeli presence in Afghanistan is evident as Tel Aviv leaders seek watching their opponents in the region.
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Kirkuk Annexation Could Deal Blow to Iraqi Kurds’ Independence Bid
Analysis

Kirkuk Annexation Could Deal Blow to Iraqi Kurds’ Independence Bid

Wednesday 6 September 2017
The oil-rich province addition to Kurdish territories, many analysts believe, can stir Erbil-Baghdad war.
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Moscow’s Tools in Face of Washington’s Hegemony
Analysis

Moscow’s Tools in Face of Washington’s Hegemony

Thursday 7 September 2017
Russia is now a developed country in military, economy, energy, and other areas, all helping it rise and challenge US-desired order.

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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.