The Hizballah-Iran Connection: Model for Sunni Resistance

Hizballah's growing power reflects a broad intensification of resistance to the status quo throughout the Middle East. Although invoking a "Shi'ite axis" with Iran & others may be a good political scare tactic, the phenomenon really signifies political change that is broader...

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Published in:The Washington quarterly 2006-12, Vol.30 (1), p.139-150
Main Author: Fuller, Graham E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Balance of Power
Foreign policy
Governmental reform
International relations
Iran
Islam
Islam and politics - Middle East
Muslims
Party of God (Lebanon)
Political Change
Political dissent
Political Parties
Political power - Middle East
Political systems
Resistance
Shiites
Sunnites
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Summary:Hizballah's growing power reflects a broad intensification of resistance to the status quo throughout the Middle East. Although invoking a "Shi'ite axis" with Iran & others may be a good political scare tactic, the phenomenon really signifies political change that is broader than sectarianism. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0163-660X
1530-9177