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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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With Parl. Speaker Al-Halbousi Removed by Supreme Court, Should Iraqis Expect New Political Crisis?

With Parl. Speaker Al-Halbousi Removed by Supreme Court, Should Iraqis Expect New Political Crisis?

Monday 20 November 2023
Coalition called for an urgent meeting of representatives of the Sunni political forces to discuss the next steps.  The Sovereignty’s call came as Al-Hal Party led by Jamal al-Karbuli and Azem Alliance, led by Muthna al-Samiraee, supported the ruling.  Al-Hasm Alliance said on Frid ...
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Iraq’s Provincial Council Elections Kick Off

Iraq’s Provincial Council Elections Kick Off

Monday 18 December 2023 ،
Iraqis are voting to elect candidates to fill 275 provincial council seats. Alwaght- On Saturday, Iraq held first phase of its election for provincial councils in which security and military forces and refugees voted to elect their representatives. These elections are held for the first time in a de ...
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Oslo Accords Abrogation Has Roots in Netanyahu’s Thoughts: Expert

Oslo Accords Abrogation Has Roots in Netanyahu’s Thoughts: Expert

Tuesday 19 December 2023 ،
Oslo Accords are collapsing to prove to advocates of dialogue with Israel that Tel Aviv is committed only to its interests. Alwaght- Gaza war has provided a proper opportunity for the hardline government of Benjamin Netanyahu to revoke all the agreements with the Palestinians to pave the way for rea ...
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What Do New Equations of Iraqi Political Puzzle Signal?

What Do New Equations of Iraqi Political Puzzle Signal?

Wednesday 27 December 2023 ،
Coalition led by ex-PM Nouri al-Maliki.  The Progress Party ranked first in Baghdad with over 132,000 votes, followed by We Construct Alliance that harvested 131,000 votes, and State of Law with 130,000. As a result, all three parties won 9 seats in the Baghdad provincial Council, but in total ...
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The uncertain political future of Pakistan following the elections

The uncertain political future of Pakistan following the elections

Monday 12 February 2024 ،
Pakistan is facing a profound crisis due to a significantly delayed vote count and apprehensions regarding electoral manipulation. Pakistan is facing a profound crisis due to a significantly delayed vote count and apprehensions regarding electoral manipulation. Imran Khan's supporters' trium ...
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Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Monday 13 May 2024 ،
Al-Sadr may have decided that things changed since his 2021 walkout from politics and he needs to return and make alliances with ruling factions. Alwaght- The Iraqi political scene over the past years has undergone many highs and lows and is no stranger to surprises that can upset all equations all ...
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Giving Away Yemen’s Largest Port to Top Enemy of Yemen Ports

Giving Away Yemen’s Largest Port to Top Enemy of Yemen Ports

Monday 24 June 2024 ،
President of Presidential Leadership Council in Aden declared plans to lease Aden Port to UAE’s DP World under what many see a corrupt deal. Alwaght- Enjoying hundreds of kilometers of sea borders along the Red Sea and the northern Indian Ocean that stretch like a coastal belt from the northwest to ...
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Israeli Plan to Change West Bank Civil Administration: Details and Goals

Israeli Plan to Change West Bank Civil Administration: Details and Goals

Tuesday 25 June 2024 ،
Hardline Smotrich put forth this plan apparently to pave the way for annexation of the West Bank and prevent a Palestinian state formation. Alwaght- Since the beginning of the Israeli invasion of Gaza, residents of various West Bank regions have risen in support of their compatriots, making these re ...
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West Africa Molting: New Anti-Western Coalition Announcement

West Africa Molting: New Anti-Western Coalition Announcement

Wednesday 10 July 2024 ،
Ruling juntas in Burkina Faso and Mali and Niger last year issued a warning that any military intervention in Niger is a declaration of war on three of them. Currently, three countries are governed by military personnel who are seeking to further distance themselves from their former Western allies. ...
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Sudan: The Forgotten War

Sudan: The Forgotten War

Monday 19 August 2024 ،
The war rages on in Sudan amid competition of the international parties over their geopolitical interests. Alwaght- While the home crisis in Sudan and the civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) still take victims in this important African country and the humanitarian situation ...

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Courages Individiuals like Sinvar are on the Rise

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