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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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Central Asia & Caucasus

What’s Taking Large Afghan Delegation to Iran?
Analysis

What’s Taking Large Afghan Delegation to Iran?

Monday 6 November 2023
The Taliban government delegation is in Tehran to discuss bilateral ties, trade, and Afghan immigrants in Iran.
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US Seeking Influence in Central Asia, Caucasus, Iran Can Take it on Using Transit, Energy: Expert
Interview

US Seeking Influence in Central Asia, Caucasus, Iran Can Take it on Using Transit, Energy: Expert

Tuesday 7 November 2023
The US and its regional allies are seeking to build a toehold in Central Asia and Caucasus to harm interests of Russia, China, and Iran.
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Iran’s Chabahar Port Afghanistan’s Gate to Global Trade
Analysis

Iran’s Chabahar Port Afghanistan’s Gate to Global Trade

Sunday 12 November 2023
Afghanistan is increasingly interested to trade with the world via Iran’s port of Chabahar and this can bring it economic prosperity.
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Taliban De-Persianizing Afghanistan Culture: Roots and Ramifications
Analysis

Taliban De-Persianizing Afghanistan Culture: Roots and Ramifications

Wednesday 29 November 2023
The Taliban have recently banned use of Persian language in university and official correspondence.
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Baku, Yerevan Step Away from Sustainable Peace
Analysis

Baku, Yerevan Step Away from Sustainable Peace

Tuesday 12 December 2023
The former foes are heading to a comprehensive peace that will wrap up three decades of tensions in Caucasus.
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Indian Foreign Minister’s Negotiations in Iran: From Chabahar to the Red Sea
Report

Indian Foreign Minister’s Negotiations in Iran: From Chabahar to the Red Sea

Tuesday 16 January 2024
.The trip by the Indian Foreign Minister to Tehran, amidst heightened tensions in the Red Sea, is seen as a diplomatic mission with a security aspect
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US officials have stated, "We have no intention of pursuing war with Iran
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US officials have stated, "We have no intention of pursuing war with Iran

Tuesday 30 January 2024
Officials from the Biden administration suggest that attacking Iran is currently the least probable option, and the United States aims to avoid war with Iran.
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Armenia intensifies tensions with Russia
Analysis

Armenia intensifies tensions with Russia

Monday 5 February 2024
The confidence of Armenian authorities in obtaining security assurances if they align with the West is not supported by recent events.
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The world in an era of turmoil and upheaval
Report

The world in an era of turmoil and upheaval

Tuesday 13 February 2024
The globe faces the grimmest circumstances of warfare and strife in the last fifty years
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The people of Afghanistan do not have an independent representative
Interview

The people of Afghanistan do not have an independent representative

Monday 19 February 2024
The expectations of Afghanistan’s populace have been eclipsed by the conflicting agendas of influential actors
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China’s action to acknowledge the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban
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China’s action to acknowledge the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban

Tuesday 20 February 2024
At present, the Afghan Taliban operates embassies in 14 nations, yet host governments have refrained from publicly acknowledging the Taliban.
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Karabakh Mountain Range: A Fresh Battleground for India-Pakistan Confrontation
Report

Karabakh Mountain Range: A Fresh Battleground for India-Pakistan Confrontation

Sunday 25 February 2024
Azerbaijan’s bid to acquire fighter jets from Pakistan, combined with Armenia’s positioning near the West and India, poses a threat to peace in the Caucasus.
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Azerbaijani Positions in Nakhchivan Come under Armenian Fire: Baku
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Azerbaijani Positions in Nakhchivan Come under Armenian Fire: Baku

Sunday 25 February 2024
The tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia are escalating as border clashes are reported.
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Azerbaijani Diplomatic Delegation to Visit Iran, Reopen Embassy Soon: Amir-Abdollahian
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Azerbaijani Diplomatic Delegation to Visit Iran, Reopen Embassy Soon: Amir-Abdollahian

Wednesday 6 March 2024
Azerbaijan is close to reopening its embassy as it is settling differences with Tehran.
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Caucasus Issues Related "Only" to Regional Countries: Iran Ambassador
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Caucasus Issues Related "Only" to Regional Countries: Iran Ambassador

Saturday 9 March 2024
Iran has always said that the West is a source of instability and must be kept away from the region.

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies