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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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Year after US MOAB Strike, ISIS Growing Fast in Afghanistan
Analysis

Year after US MOAB Strike, ISIS Growing Fast in Afghanistan

Tuesday 17 April 2018
ISIS appears to be expanding in various parts of Afghanistan though the US claimed last year an attack by a huge bomb destroyed its capabilities.
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Four Reasons behind US Political Confusion in West Asia
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Four Reasons behind US Political Confusion in West Asia

Wednesday 18 April 2018
The Trump administration is hit by a sort of political prolixity as the contest with the powerful rival camp continues.
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France’s Zeal to Restore Old Glory in West Asia
Analysis

France’s Zeal to Restore Old Glory in West Asia

Friday 20 April 2018
France is living the ideal of reviving its old glory in West Asia, but analysts argue Paris policy mistakes may turn the ideal to a pipe dream.
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Turkish Snap Elections: Erdogan’s Road to Power Solidification
Analysis

Turkish Snap Elections: Erdogan’s Road to Power Solidification

Sunday 22 April 2018
Turkish president announced holding parliamentary and presidential elections in June, a step many see helping him tighten grip on power.
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Challenges Enlarge As Trump Braces for Embassy Move to Al-Quds
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Challenges Enlarge As Trump Braces for Embassy Move to Al-Quds

Monday 23 April 2018
US president has said that he will open US embassy in Al-Quds next month, but he will very likely face multi-front backlash.
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Syria in Real Predicament as Foreign Intervention Continues
Analysis

Syria in Real Predicament as Foreign Intervention Continues

Tuesday 24 April 2018
Every time Syrian government beats terrorists in a sweeping campaign, foreign backers of the militants intervene in their support under an excuse
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Why Kabul Turns Blind Eye to ISIS Expansion in Afghanistan?
Analysis

Why Kabul Turns Blind Eye to ISIS Expansion in Afghanistan?

Wednesday 25 April 2018
Afghan leaders in their official stances downplay existence of the barbarous ISIS terrorist group in their country, while it actively broadens sphere of control.
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G7 Meeting: From Political Unity to Trade War
Analysis

G7 Meeting: From Political Unity to Trade War

Friday 27 April 2018
The foreign ministers of the seven economic powers have gathered in Canada to discuss a set of issues. The meeting precedes the leaders’ summit in June.
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Kurdish Parties in Iraq’s Parliamentary Election
Analysis

Kurdish Parties in Iraq’s Parliamentary Election

Saturday 28 April 2018
Iraqi Kurds are expected to play a hard game for parliamentary seats, though past year’s rift with Baghdad will not hide its reflections on their results.
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Trump’s Arab Army Proposal Aims to Cash in on Crisis
Analysis

Trump’s Arab Army Proposal Aims to Cash in on Crisis

Saturday 28 April 2018
Trump says a unified Arab force will replace US army units in Syria’s north.
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Merkel’s Washington Visit Exposes US-German Chilly Relations
Analysis

Merkel’s Washington Visit Exposes US-German Chilly Relations

Monday 30 April 2018
The German chancellor received colder welcome during her Washington trip and the division with the US over a set of issues was apparent.
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What Cases Pompeo Debated in His Saudi Visit?
Analysis

What Cases Pompeo Debated in His Saudi Visit?

Monday 30 April 2018
Pompeo is dispatched to region to discuss Iran nuclear deal, Israeli-Arab normalization, and Israeli-Palestinian struggle.
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What’s behind US Libya Model Denuclearization of North Korea?
Analysis

What’s behind US Libya Model Denuclearization of North Korea?

Wednesday 2 May 2018
Trump’s national security advisor wants a North Korean nuclear program end akin to Libya’s 2003 process.
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Barzanis’ Tactics for KDP Win in Iraq’s Parliamentary Elections
Analysis

Barzanis’ Tactics for KDP Win in Iraq’s Parliamentary Elections

Sunday 6 May 2018
The powerful family struggles for a win in the parliamentary elections, using a range of tactics from traitorizing the rivals to raising independence case.

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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.