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Erdogan’s Major Shift; Turkey Seeking Return of S-400 Systems to Russia
DID Press: In a rare and significant move aimed at repairing ties with the West and breaking a years-long deadlock with the United States and NATO, Turkey has reportedly asked Russia to take back the S-400 air defense systems—a strategic…
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Turkey’s “Soft Power” Expands in Russia’s Muslim Regions
DID Press: Turkey is exerting cultural and identity influence across Russia’s Muslim-majority republics, reshaping loyalties rather than borders. The Ankara-led “Turkish Bow” project, spanning from Tatarstan to the North Caucasus, uses identity reconstruction and cultural corridors to strengthen ties with…
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Afghan Migrant Women in Iran: From Social Exclusion to Grassroots Education Initiatives
DID Press: The 26th session of “Afghan Migrants in Iran: Status Assessment” examined the lived experiences of Afghan migrant women, with a particular focus on the emergence and evolution of self-managed schools as spaces for literacy, identity formation, and social…
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Tunisian Shiites: Cautious Path of Growth in Challenging Environment
DID Press: After the Tunisian revolution in 2011, Shiites in the country faced new and complex realities that shaped their cautious behavior in social and political spheres. Accurate information about the population and activities of Shiites in Tunisia is not…
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Ikhwan ul Muslimin and “Halal Business”: Hidden Transnational Economic Network
DID Press: global halal economy, valued at over $7 trillion, has become one of the fastest-growing markets worldwide. However, according to security reports and analyses, part of this sector has reportedly served as a platform for financial networks linked to…
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Yemen Conflict: Southern Transitional Council Advances with UAE Support
DID Press: Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has captured the strategic city of Sayun in Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate, marking a significant shift in the country’s ongoing conflict. The STC, a separatist group that is simultaneously part of…
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Interest in Islam Rising Among Young Germans: Seeking Meaning in Global Crises
DID Press: Recent studies and anecdotal evidence indicate that thousands of young Germans are converting to Islam each year, with estimates ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 annually. This growing trend has attracted attention from academics, media, and religious institutions. Personal…
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Corruption: Threat to Stability, Development, and Public Trust in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s experience over the past 2 decades shows that when corruption becomes systemic, no government institution can perform its duties effectively, and public trust erodes rapidly. Corruption, defined as the abuse of power for personal or group gain,…
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UN: Gaza Genocide Carried Out with Complicity of Multiple States
DID Press: Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, condemned what she described as Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza, saying that it was carried out “with the complicity of a number of…
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Russia Warns of ISIS-K Expansion in Afghanistan, Threatening Central Asian Security
DID Press: Moscow is increasingly concerned about the expanding influence of ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan, warning of potential spillover of terrorist threats into Central Asia and vulnerabilities to Russia’s national security. Russian officials have highlighted the insufficiency of Taliban measures…
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