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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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Running with Hare, Hunting with Hound: Bin Salman’s Indecision about Normalization

Running with Hare, Hunting with Hound: Bin Salman’s Indecision about Normalization

Sunday 10 September 2023
Saudi crown prince swings between interest for normalization and fear from Arab backlash and this is the reason for his hesitation. Alwaght- In recent weeks, reports have been emerged about Saudi-Israeli normalization with the US mediation and the two sides’ willingness to conclude the project ...
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What Are Washington’s Worries And Aims behind Security Pact with Bahrain?

What Are Washington’s Worries And Aims behind Security Pact with Bahrain?

Sunday 17 September 2023 ،
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are seeking security guarantees of a more formal nature from Biden administration. Bahrain is currently home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet and the headquarters of US Naval Forces Central Command (CENTCOM), and thousands of American military personnel are stationed in the ...
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Yemen’s Ansarullah Delegation in Saudi Arabia: Goals, Implications

Yemen’s Ansarullah Delegation in Saudi Arabia: Goals, Implications

Monday 18 September 2023 ،
Saudi Arabia as the Saudis are concerned about recent warnings by Ansarullah that current state of uncertainty cannot continue. Alwaght- While in recent weeks officials of Yemen’s National Salvation Government (NSG) resumed their warnings to Saudi Arabia that they will not accept the state of ...
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Saudi Arabia Says It Will Build First Nuclear Power Plant

Saudi Arabia Says It Will Build First Nuclear Power Plant

Tuesday 26 September 2023 ،
Saudi Arabia unveiled a plan to expand the use of nuclear technology that would also include the construction of a first nuclear power plant in the kingdom. Alwaght- Saudi Arabia unveiled a plan to expand the use of nuclear technology that would also include the construction of a first nuclear power ...
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Saudi Court Sentences Media Activists to Decades in Prison over Critical Posts

Saudi Court Sentences Media Activists to Decades in Prison over Critical Posts

Wednesday 4 October 2023 ،
Saudi Arabia handed down decades-long prison sentences for civilians posting online comments critical of the kingdom’s policies, as Saudi Arabia has ramped up crackdown on social media activists. Alwaght-Saudi Arabia handed down decades-long prison sentences for civilians posting online comment ...
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US Stonewalling Gaza Ceasefire: Iran President

US Stonewalling Gaza Ceasefire: Iran President

Saturday 11 November 2023 ،
Saudi Arabia to attend an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Alwaght- Iranian President said the US is stonewalling a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as he starts a visit to Saudi Arabia to attend an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation ( ...
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The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

Monday 26 February 2024 ،
Saudis aim to hinder Emirati initiatives by forging closer ties with Mogadishu. The Saudis, perceiving the Emiratis not as partners and allies but as rivals in the Yemeni conflict, are now, regarding Abu Dhabi's growing influence in the Horn of Africa, keen to avoid falling behind. They aim to h ...
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Saudi Arabia Executes 7 Men, Largest Number since 2022

Saudi Arabia Executes 7 Men, Largest Number since 2022

Wednesday 28 February 2024 ،
Saudi Arabia in the largest execution since 2022, the Arab kingdom announced.  The execution on Tuesday marks the highest single-day figure since 81 were put to death in March 2022. Saudi Press Agency (SPA), citing the Saudi Interior Ministry, reported that the men were convicted of acts of t ...
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How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

Tuesday 12 March 2024 ،
Saudi Arabia through his ambitious projects, has actually caused the country to confront an 80% surge in budget deficit Bin Salman, who envisions a prosperous Saudi Arabia through his ambitious projects, has actually caused the country to confront an 80% surge in budget deficit, according to Interna ...
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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 ،
Saudi 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 ex ...

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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