Hezbollah: From Islamic Resistance to Government (PSI Guides to Terrorists, Insurgents, and Armed Groups)

This Detailed Analysis Follows The Rise And Evolution Of Hezbollah From An Islamic Resistance Movement To Its Role As A Governing Force In Lebanon, Exploring The Group's Impact On The Security And Power Dynamics In The Middle East. This Is The First Book Of Its Kind To Offer A Comprehensive Study Of Hezbollah, Providing An Overview Of The Organization's Key Personalities, Events, And Structures Over The Past Three Decades. Inspired By The Latest Terrorism Research And Contemporary Developments In The Middle East, The Book Reflects Upon Hezbollah's Religious Foundations And Its Present Role As A Player In Middle East Relations. Chapters Place Hezbollah Within The Middle East Security Environment, Analyzing The Rise Of The Party Of God Within The Context Of Iranian-inspired Shi'a Activism, Examining The Ideological Underpinnings Of The Movement, And Addressing Its Dominant Political Position Post Arab Spring. This Authoritative Volume Introduces The Party's Full Range Of Activities, Including Resistance, Propaganda, Organized Crime, And Educational Facilities. The Content Highlights Hezbollah's Role As A Social Welfare Provider--specifically, The Types Of Aid Given, The Source Of Financing For The Endeavor, And The Challenge This Role Presents To The Lebanese State. -- Publisher's Description Hezbollah And Terrorism -- The Emergence Of Hezbollah: The Causes Of Terrorism And Political Violence -- Hezbollah At War -- Hezbollah As Socio-political Actor -- Resistance And Coexistence: Exploring Iranian And Syrian Involvement In The Creation Of Hezbollah -- Exploring Hezbollah's Place In The Post-arab Spring Middle East. James Worrall, Simon Mabon, And Gordon Clubb. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Hezbollah and Terrorism 2. The Emergence of Hezbollah: The Causes of Terrorism and Political Violence 3. Hezbollah at War 4. Hezbollah as Socio-political Actor 5. Resistance and Coexistence: Exploring Iranian and Syrian Involvement in the Creation of Hezbollah 6. Exploring Hezbollah’s Place in the Post–Arab Spring Middle East Conclusion Appendix A: Timeline Appendix B: Individual Member Profiles Notes Further Reading Index