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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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United Nations General Assembly: What to Expect This Year?

United Nations General Assembly: What to Expect This Year?

Monday 24 September 2018
The world leaders to hold meetings this week at the UN General Assembly to discuss a wide range of issue with crises receiving the top addressing. Alwaght- The world once again prepares to see the annual diplomatic event, the United Nations General Assembly, in New York. The event is the biggest gat ...
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India-Pakistan Tensions: Where Do They Go?

India-Pakistan Tensions: Where Do They Go?

Friday 5 October 2018 ،
Pakistani-Indian verbal clashes are renewed as the fresh border clashes left one Indian soldier killed. Alwaght- The India-Pakistan tensions have been escalating recently as the two countries’ officials has been trading barbs. In the recent spats the two neighbors traded accusation at the Unit ...
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US Midterm Elections: Wisdom Vs. Trumpism?

US Midterm Elections: Wisdom Vs. Trumpism?

Tuesday 6 November 2018 ،
The vote is not simply to choose House and local leaders, it is a test of Trump’s popularity. Alwaght- The US is holding its midterm elections today. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be contested. In addition, 39 state and territorial governors ...
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Imran Khan’s Pakistan Stands up to US Like a Sovereign Nation: Analyst

Imran Khan’s Pakistan Stands up to US Like a Sovereign Nation: Analyst

Thursday 27 December 2018 ،
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan Pakistan has stood up to the United States from its position as a sovereign nation, and is demonstrating a clean break from the past, according to Adam Garrie, an independent political analyst and writer based in London. Under the leadership of Prime ...
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Kosovo Army Creation: How Is It Taken by Various Sides?

Kosovo Army Creation: How Is It Taken by Various Sides?

Thursday 27 December 2018 ،
The Kosovo parliament approved a bill that will allow a new army replace the current security forces, a move creating controversy. Alwaght- Despite the fact that the worldwide competition of the Eastern and Western blocs ended nearly three decades ago, these days, the escalating tensions in Eastern ...
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Three Afghanistan Challenges As Election Draws Closer

Three Afghanistan Challenges As Election Draws Closer

Sunday 27 January 2019 ،
The country is set to hold its presidential election in July amid waves of violence. Alwaght- These days are very important for Afghanistan. While the Taliban group is engaged in talks with the US, the presidential candidates are registering for the July election. On the other side, the prospects of ...
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How IS Trump’s Syria Pullout Plan Causing Structural Division in US?

How IS Trump’s Syria Pullout Plan Causing Structural Division in US?

Tuesday 12 February 2019 ،
While Trump insists the US troops should get out of the Syria, bipartisan advocates of stay find the decision detrimental to national interests. Alwaght- The political division inside the US governance system under the presidency of Donald Trump is so much and unfolding further, to an extent that is ...
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Why Was G20 Summit Unsuccessful?

Why Was G20 Summit Unsuccessful?

Sunday 30 June 2019 ،
Conflict of views in trade, foreign policy, environment, and migration prevented a consensus among the participating members. Alwaght- Fourteenth summit of the Group of 20, or G20, opened on Thursday in the Japanese city of Osaka. The gathering is one of the world’s most important annual summi ...
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Why Is the US Concerned about Moscow-Hezbollah Relations Boost?

Why Is the US Concerned about Moscow-Hezbollah Relations Boost?

Sunday 21 March 2021 ،
Washington reacted angrily to a recent visit of Hezbollah delegation to Moscow where an end to Lebanon crisis was discussed. Alwaght- One of the signs that Russia under leadership of Vladimir Putin pushed for transformation into a world power with the capability to influence an international order h ...
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Fukuyama Predicts End of American Hegemony

Fukuyama Predicts End of American Hegemony

Monday 22 November 2021 ،
Francis Fukuyama, well-known American political scientist, has predicted the end of the US hegemony, which Washington is not likely to regain it, nor should it aspire to. Alwaght- Francis Fukuyama, well-known American political scientist, has predicted the end of the US hegemony, which Washington is ...

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