Religion and Hezbollah

Religion and Hezbollah
Author: Mariam Farida
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2019-08-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1000458571

This comprehensive and thought-provoking volume examines the role and function of religion in Hezbollah’s political strategy in the context of contemporary Lebanese politics and global security. The book demonstrates how Hezbollah uses religious mechanisms such as taklif shari (religious assessment), ijtihad (interpretation) of jihad, and fatwa (religious verdict) as political tools to mobilise the Shi’a in Lebanon and the Middle East and to build political support. The comprehensive content analysis scrutinised speeches of Hezbollah Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah, from 2000 to 2013. The results provide and inform a wide-scoping discussion of Nasrallah’s uses of rhetorical devices and context to imbue religious elements into Hezbollah politics to mobilise and motivate supporters. Additionally, a case study analysis of Hezbollah’s intervention in the Syrian conflict is also included. This further demonstrates Hezbollah’s strategic use of political pragmatism and religious rhetoric to link its political and military agendas and to transition the Party from a resistance group in Lebanon to a regional actor with a regional priority. As such, readers are provided with new and interesting insights into Hezbollah’s ideology and identity as a domestic and regional non-state actor, and the social mobilisation of Shi'a in Lebanon and the region. Providing a nexus between religion, politics, and security, the book will be a key resource for students and researchers interested in religious studies and Middle East politics.

Hezbollah

Hezbollah
Author: Adham Saouli
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1474419542

Your guide to Scottish Parliament: how its powers allow it to make laws and hold the Scottish Government to account

Hezbollah

Hezbollah
Author: Joseph Daher
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780745336930

"Hezbollah provides a new, grounded analysis of the controversial and misunderstood Lebanese party. Where previous books have focused on aspects of the party's identity, the military question or its religious discourse, here Joseph Daher presents an alternative perspective, built upon political economy. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in Lebanon and dozens of interviews, as well as new archival and other primary sources, Daher's analysis confidently positions Hezbollah within socio-economic and political developments in Lebanon and the Middle East. He emphasises Hezbollah's historic ties with its main sponsor, the Islamic Republic of Iran, its media and cultural wings and its relationship with Western economic policies. Further chapters examine the party's policies towards workers' struggles and women's issues, and its orientation towards the sectarian Lebanese political system. An analysis of a topic which remains central to our understanding of one of the world's most tumultuous and politically unstable regions."--Publisher's description.

Armed Non-State Actors and the Politics of Recognition

Armed Non-State Actors and the Politics of Recognition
Author: Anna Geis
Publisher: New Approaches to Conflict Ana
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781526152756

This edited volume examines asymmetric conflict dynamics through the politics of recognition vis-à-vis armed non-state actors. It explores a diverse range of case studies and considers the risks and opportunities that (non-)recognition may involve for transforming armed conflicts.

A Privilege to Die

A Privilege to Die
Author: Thanassis Cambanis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2010-09-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439143609

Cambanis explains why Hezbollah has emerged as the most dangerous, apocalyptic, uncompromising enemy for Israel yet.

Hezbollah

Hezbollah
Author: James Worrall
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1440831351

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.

Hezbollah

Hezbollah
Author: Assistant Professor Aurélie Daher
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2024-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0197787088

Drawing on first-hand interviews with rank and file members of Hezbollah, the author illuminates the inner workings of this Islamist terrorist group.

Inside Story of Hezbollah

Inside Story of Hezbollah
Author: Sadhu Prasad
Publisher:
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2024-10-30
Genre: History
ISBN:

In the heart of the Middle East, a powerful movement was born from the ruins of war and oppression—Hezbollah. From its origins as a Shia resistance group during the chaos of the Lebanese Civil War to its emergence as a dominant political and military force, "Inside Story of Hezbollah" offers a gripping, in-depth look at one of the most complex and controversial organizations in modern history. This book takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the battlefields of southern Lebanon, the shadowy corridors of international diplomacy, and the deeply personal struggles of the people whose lives have been shaped by Hezbollah’s rise. Drawing on historical facts, geopolitical analysis, and untold stories from the ground, it paints a vivid picture of the organization’s transformation from a grassroots insurgency to a major player in the Middle East. What drives Hezbollah’s resistance against Israel? How has it managed to sustain its power amid shifting alliances and regional conflicts? And what role does it play in the broader struggle for justice, identity, and survival in the Arab world? "Inside Story of Hezbollah" explores these questions while uncovering the mystique, motivations, and enduring influence of Hezbollah. The narrative weaves together real-world events with intimate portraits of key figures, offering readers a unique window into Hezbollah’s internal dynamics and its ever-evolving role on the global stage. Perfect for readers interested in geopolitics, Middle Eastern history, and military strategy, this compelling account of Hezbollah’s journey provides deep insights into the ongoing conflict with Israel, regional power struggles, and the organization’s future in an increasingly polarized world. "Discover the untold story of Hezbollah—a story of resistance, survival, and the relentless pursuit of power."

Hezbollah

Hezbollah
Author: Augustus Richard Norton
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2014-05-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1400851440

With Hezbollah's entry into the Lebanese government in 2009 and recent forceful intervention in the Syrian civil war, the potent Shi‘i political and military organization continues to play an enormous role in the Middle East. Policymakers in the United States and Israel usually denounce it as a dangerous terrorist group and refuse to engage with it, yet even its adversaries need to contend with its durability and resilient popular support. Although Hezbollah’s popularity has declined in many quarters of the Arab world, the Shi‘i group—a hybrid of militia, political party, and social services and public works provider—remains the most powerful player in Lebanon. Augustus Richard Norton’s Hezbollah stands as the most lucid, informed, and balanced analysis of the group yet written. This edition, with a new prologue and expanded afterword, analyzes recent momentous events—including Hezbollah’s political performance in Lebanon, inconsistent responses to the Arab Spring, and recent military support of the al-Asad regime in Syria. Hezbollah is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East.

The Changing Ideology of Hezbollah

The Changing Ideology of Hezbollah
Author: Massaab Al-Aloosy
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2021-03-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9783030348496

The project discusses Hezbollah's political ideology and how it evolves over time and the conditions that lead to the change of ideology. The author also examines Hezbollah's relationship with the patron states, Syria and Iran. In contrast with major arguments in the literature, the book argues that political ideologies are not fixed and they evolve depending on a number of factors such as the change in context, major events like a civil war in the patron state, and, most importantly, when the change of ideology becomes linked to survival of the insurgency. This monograph will appeal to a wide range of audiences such as researchers, scholars, and graduate students in the fields of Middle Eastern studies, political studies, Islamism, and nationalism.