Durable state rivals: Hezbollah and Lebanon

This research identifies the conditions that contribute to the rise of durable state rivals that persist over time and do not attempt to overthrow the state. I use a case study of Hezbollah in Lebanon and find that a weak state, foreign state sponsorship, and local support contribute to the rise of...

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Main Author: Charif, Hend
Format: Others
Published: ScholarWorks @ Georgia State University 2015
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Online Access:http://scholarworks.gsu.edu/political_science_theses/65
http://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1065&context=political_science_theses