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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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‘Prosperity Guardian’: A Stillborn Coalition

‘Prosperity Guardian’: A Stillborn Coalition

Monday 25 December 2023
Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean to thaw pirate attacks from Somalian sea. However, there is a subtle difference between them. This time it is about the Israeli crimes in Gaza and blockade of this region that has drawn international outrage.  The presence of only a small number of countries in the ...
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Iran-EAEU Free Trade Agreement: A Win-Win Deal

Iran-EAEU Free Trade Agreement: A Win-Win Deal

Monday 1 January 2024 ،
Arab countries. After signing free trade agreement with Iran as the bridge for access to Persian Gulf and Arab and African markets, Russia announced talks for a similar agreement with Egypt.  According to Putin, Iran case is closed and talks with other countries are underway.  “Cur ...
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Al-Qaeda, a New UAE Pawn in Yemen

Al-Qaeda, a New UAE Pawn in Yemen

Thursday 1 February 2024 ،
Arab military coalition invaded Yemen, it was unthinkable that one day would come when the coalition members fully stand against each other. But this is a reality now after 9 years of war.  The UAE which has made southern Yemen its sphere of influence since years does not want to share it with ...
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The future of the Camp David Accords amid increasing tensions between Egypt and Israel

The future of the Camp David Accords amid increasing tensions between Egypt and Israel

Saturday 17 February 2024 ،
Arabia, Morocco, Libya, and Tunisia, aimed at conveying a message of support to their Palestinian brethren, even if it means facing criticism or condemnation of Israel. The document asserts: The mass migration of populations from conflict zones is a natural and inevitable outcome, similar to what o ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
Arabia is close, but major gaps need to be filled first. Alwaght- On April 29, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a surprise statement reporting the closeness of Washington and Riyadh to signing a new defense pact. Shortly after, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said he expected ...
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Al-Qaeda in Yemen: What’s the Peninsula’s Ghost Threat Doing these Days?

Al-Qaeda in Yemen: What’s the Peninsula’s Ghost Threat Doing these Days?

Monday 17 June 2024 ،
Arabian Peninsula (AQPA), in a surprise statement announced death of its leader Khalid Batrafi and naming of Saad bin Atef al-Awlaqi in Shabwa province as the new emir. Al-Qaeda's official statement did not elaborate on the causes of Batrafi's death, but it was the first time that a senior A ...
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What’s behind Dangerous Kuwaiti Government’s Crackdown on Muharram Mourning?

What’s behind Dangerous Kuwaiti Government’s Crackdown on Muharram Mourning?

Tuesday 9 July 2024 ،
Arabian Peninsula, especially the people of Al-Ahsa, where there are many Shiite tribes and families, and from the Hijaz region. Some of them came from Iraq and the Levant, some of them are from Shiite clans, and some came from Iran.  Abu Janah, another blogger, recalled the memory of visits t ...
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Iran Criticizes US Accusations of Weapons Supply to Yemen as an Attempt to Mask Aggression

Iran Criticizes US Accusations of Weapons Supply to Yemen as an Attempt to Mask Aggression

Saturday 13 July 2024 ،
Arab Peninsula nation. Iravani conveyed these sentiments in a letter addressed to the UN Security Council on Thursday. On Monday, Stephanie Sullivan, the US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, reiterated accusations that Iran was supplying arms to Yemen’s Ansarullah movement. Sullivan ...
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Where is the Saudi-Yemeni Cold Peace Heading?

Where is the Saudi-Yemeni Cold Peace Heading?

Wednesday 24 July 2024 ،
Arabia that Sana’a is capable of threatened Saudi interests afresh aif the latter backs US and Israel. Alwaght- The consequences of the Gaza war over the past 9 months have left their impacts on many regional and international cases. Meanwhile, one of the newest areas that is taking political and ge ...
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Why Does Netanyahu Find Holding Philadelphi Corridor Vital?

Why Does Netanyahu Find Holding Philadelphi Corridor Vital?

Saturday 24 August 2024 ،
Arab and international political, legal, and geopolitical rules regarding the Palestinian cause. The deep meaning of this issue in Israel's strategy, led by Netanyahu and his partners, is that Tel Aviv wants to review the terms of the so-called peace with Egypt, dismantle the Palestinian Authori ...

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