Resistance, clearest expression of contemporary people against oppression
A Yemeni political analyst and director of Yemen's Al-Noon Quranic Institute, says the Muslim world is passing through one of the most complex periods in its modern history, with political, military, economic, media and cultural confrontations converging into what she described as a broader struggle over people's consciousness, independence and right to self-determination.
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Dr. Sousan Al-Fadhli, in an exclusive interview with AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA), discussed regional and international developments, the role of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Axis of Resistance in regional politics, the challenges facing the resistance movement, and the outlook for future developments.
"The Islamic world today is experiencing one of the most sensitive historical stages," she said. "The conflict has gone beyond geographical borders to become a battle over human awareness, will and the right to make independent decisions."
Al-Fadhli argued that the "Resistance" movement has emerged as one of the clearest contemporary expressions of people's determination to confront what she described as oppression, domination, occupation and dependency.
She said understanding the movement's place in current geopolitical developments requires understanding the broader nature of the conflict and its visible and hidden dimensions.
Referring to the Quran, she said resistance should not be viewed as an emotional or impulsive movement, but one founded on patience, perseverance and piety.
"The Holy Quran does not present resistance as a movement driven by emotion without insight," she said. "Rather, it links victory to patience, steadfastness and righteousness."
Al-Fadhli also addressed what she described as Western media efforts to undermine the image of resistance movements and, in particular, the Islamic Republic of Iran.
She said media has become one of the principal arenas of modern conflict, sometimes posing a greater challenge than direct military confrontation.
"The media battle targets people from within," she said, arguing that it seeks to reshape public perceptions of justice and injustice, oppressors and the oppressed, as well as resistance and occupation.
According to Al-Fadhli, such campaigns aim not only to damage the image of resistance movements but also to weaken public confidence.
"They seek to transform human beings from active participants in history into passive recipients of narratives created by others," she said, adding that confronting what she called media warfare requires "honest, professional and conscious media."
Discussing the role of Iran's leadership, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Al-Fadhli said leadership assumes greater importance during periods of overlapping political, economic, media and security pressures.
She argued that major crises require strategic vision rather than fragmented reactions, saying effective leadership involves distinguishing between temporary developments and long-term strategic projects.
From her perspective, leadership is not a personal privilege but a responsibility and trust, rooted in Islamic teachings.
She stressed that unity is essential for confronting major challenges, saying societies cannot effectively respond without cohesion and a shared sense of purpose.
According to Al-Fadhli, preserving the overall direction of the resistance project and preventing internal fragmentation are among leadership's key responsibilities.
She said support for leadership should extend beyond political loyalty and include building an informed society capable of confronting misinformation, strengthening credible media, promoting unity, combating corruption and translating broad strategic guidance into practical action.
"Leadership may chart the course," she said, "but it is the nation that must walk that path. A civilizational and faith-based project cannot depend on one individual alone; it requires the integration of conscious leadership with a responsible and engaged people."
