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Crescent International Vol. 55, No. 9

Main Stories

Talk Of Regional Reset Amid Islamic Resistance

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

What does regional reset mean in West Asia? It depends on who is talking. For the aggressors, it means integrating the zionist entity into the regional fabric; for the resistance axis it means consolidating the power of the resistance to confront the war criminals.

Editorials

Netanyahu Trapped Between War And A Prison Cell

Editor

Benjamin Netanyahu faces a dilemma. His political survival depends on continuation of his genocidal war in Gaza. Once the war stops, he will end up in prison. Can he continue the war when his own military is exhausted?

Opinion

Early Muslims Around The Prophet (ﷺ)

Zafar Bangash

In Makkah, the number of Muslims remained relatively small: some 200 people out of a total population of 5,000. Yet they were totally committed. Among them three individuals stand out for their dedication to the Prophet and their sacrifices for Islam.

Opinion

Continued Review Of ‘Uthman’s Rule And How His Relatives Were Appointed

Abu Dharr

‘Uthman’s appointment of his relatives caused resentment among the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ). This led to a rebellion instigated by the very kinsmen ‘Uthman had appointed to such positions.

News & Analysis

How The Islamic Resistance Defeated Zionist Barbarism

Ayman Ahmed

Despite their lethal weapons and huge manpower, the zionist war criminals did not achieve any of their political or military objectives. The Islamic resistance withstood the Israeli onslaught with courage and dedication and demolished the myth of zionist invincibility.

News & Analysis

Both JCPOA And SC Resolution 2231 Have Expired, Declares Iran

Tahir Mustafa

On October 18, UN Security Council resolution 2231 expired after completing 10 years. With it, Iran’s obligations under the JCPOA also expired. The Islamic Republic notified the Security Council and declared that it would no longer welcome any IAEA inspectors on its soil.

News & Analysis

Trump, Hegseth Insult “Fat, Woke” Generals, Declare War on US Cities, Launch Turd Bombs

Kevin Barrett

Donald Trump is a vulgar, dumb narcissist. His Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth has no qualifications for the job yet both publicly insulted American generals. Trump has declared war on US cities and has sunk to new lows in distasteful conduct against political opponents.

News & Analysis

Pakistani Generals’ Comfort Zone: As Slaves Of The US

Waseem Shehzad

Generals in the Muslim world are a nasty lot but the Pakistani generals are a breed apart. They are not only criminal-minded but are also totally subservient to the US. They are masters at flattery and are putting this to good use by sucking up to Donald Trump.

News & Analysis

Military Dictatorships’ Destructive Effects on Pakistan: General Ayub Khan (Part 1)

S. Haider Mehdi

Many countries are plagued by military dictatorships but Pakistan’s experience has been most debilitating. The foundations of this disaster were laid by General Ayub Khan, a mediocre soldier but master of intrigues. His policies led to the break-up of Pakistan.

News & Analysis

Russia’s Relations With Syria In The Post-Bashar Era

Ahmet Mehmet

For Russian President Vladimir Putin, Moscow’s involvement in Syria is not part of a foreign policy objective but a practical extension of its internal security strategy. Putin wants to contain the takfiri terrorists in West Asia before they pose a threat to his domestic order.

News & Analysis

Bagram Base: Will the Taliban Allow The US To Take It Over?

Omar Ahmed

President Donald Trump wants the Bagram Airbase; the Taliban have refused. Are last month’s deadly clashes between the Pakistan army and Taliban forces part of US coercion tactics to force the Taliban to comply with Trump’s demand?

News & Analysis

Impact Of Turkish Nationalism On Islamic History

Mohamed Ousman

The Turks claim many Sahaba (companions of the Prophet) are buried in their country. This is not true. Yet, the grave sites of these “Sahabis” are not properly maintained compared to the grand mosauleums of the Sultans. It provides a glimpse into the nature of Turkish nationalism.

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