Vojenské křídlo Hizballáhu: Faktor v místní a regionální strategii

• Main Author: Hindaily, Maryana
• Other Authors: Weinfurter, Jaroslav
• Format: Dissertation
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Online Access: http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-451380

Hezbollah's Military Wing: A Factor in Local and Regional Strategy July 2021 University of Glasgow: 2486496H Dublin City University: 19108753 Charles University: 62921350 Presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies Word Count: 20565 Supervisor: Jaroslav Weinfurter Date of Submission: August 2nd , 2021 2 Abstract This research explores how Hezbollah has influenced local and regional policymaking dynamics after the Arab Spring era. It analysed the balance between the activities of Hezbollah in Lebanon and outside, identified the role and structure of Hezbollah's military branch and whether Hezbollah's military branch has an impact on Iran's leadership. Hezbollah's military branch has a significant influence on the stability of Lebanon, the Middle East, and the rest of the globe. The research analyses Hezbollah's regional and local influence using a qualitative methodology using two semi-structured interviews with Matthew Levitt and General Elias Hanna. The secondary source consists of the literature to comprehend the complicated nature of the organisation. The results demonstrate that the military wing of Hezbollah is competent and has a significant impact on the local and regional dynamics of the area. The research...