The End of US Hegemony in World Politics? Trump’s Security Doctrine
In addition to Daesh, the NSS doctrine also mentions that the fight against Hezbollah is to continue.
Post-Saleh Scenarios in Yemen
Leading a Hezbollah-like structure with the participation of various tribes and sects, the Houthis formed the “Ansarullah.
Hariri returns to Lebanon for first time since resignation
Not a year had passed since Hariri’s government got a vote of confidence from the parliament when he made his resignation speech in which he blamed Iran's "meddling" in the country and its powerful Lebanese ally, the Hezbollah movement for his decision, adding that he feared an assassination attempt.
Where will the Saudi Plane Crash?
The agreement for the election of Michel Aoun to the presidency on October 31, 2016 following the accession to the post of prime minister Saad Hariri and the formation of a government in which the essential political forces, including the Hezbollah, coexisted seemed to guarantee that the country would remain safe from regional turbulence, especially from the cold war between Tehran and Riyadh.
Middle East on brink: Gulf states urge nationals depart Lebanon
As Lebanon is already on the brink, the current move by the Gulf states could be a step towards the execution of what the analysts had been fearing: a military operation against Hezbollah - a Lebanese militia group, which also has share in the government.
What’s happening in Saudi Arabia?
Here, the targets were Iran and Hezbollah, and the increasing influence of these two actors in Lebanon and Syria.
Saudi high profile arrests, sackings set off regional speculations
Hariri cited Iranian meddling in Lebanese internal affairs as reason for his resignation, which drew a strong reaction from Iran and Lebanese pro-Iran militia group, Hezbollah.
Could the Turkey-Iran Rapprochement permanently solve the Syrian Crisis?
Iran first intervened in Syria through the medium of Hezbollah and its military aides, then heaved a sigh of relief with Russia’s involvement in the war in October, 2015.
How DAESH uses Drones in the Battlefield
DAESH, Hezbollah, Hashid Shaabi, Syrian oppositions, PYD/PKK are continuing to use drones.
Why DAESH is So Pleasant to Israel
” Speaking at the Herzliya Conference, where Israeli security and defense policies are discussed, Halevy elaborated on why they don’t want Daesh to be defeated, after talking about the challenges Daesh faced during the first three months of the so-called caliphate: “Withdrawal of super powers will put Israel in a tight spot against Hezbollah and Iran.
What’s Next after the Fall of Aleppo?
Neither indiscriminate airstrikes on civilians in opposition-ruled areas nor the military intervention of Iran with its own IRGC units and pro-Iran militias with Iraqi (Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba), Lebanese (Hezbollah) and Afghan (Liwa Fatemiyoun) origins turned out to be game changers in the military balance for the Aleppo battle.
Aleppo’s fall and the Role of Russian, Iranian, and YPG forces
Besides the regime forces, Russian Special Forces, Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Shia militias and the Lebanese Hezbollah participated in the offensive.
Should Turkey be Optimistic About Trump’s Presidency?
” When the host asked about Iran’s Hezbollah, Trump responded by talking about Hamas.
What is Sectarian Politics?
As an example of a radically changing perception, Hezbollah of Lebanon has recently transformed into a much hated actor in the eyes of Sunnis, whereas prior to the Arab Revolutions it was generally regarded as an organization heroically resisting Israeli aggression.
Increasing Cooperation Between Ankara and Washington on the Syrian Issue: How About Revisiting the Safe Zone Idea?
to moderate forces in Syria from the inception of the crisis and did not abstain from providing support to both the Syrian regime and to its main supporters on the ground such as Iran and their non-state proxies including Hezbollah and others.
