Psychological operations: A new variation on an age old art: Hezbollah versus Israel
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The struggle of Hezbollah against Israel is a striking case study of applying psychological warfare techniques and guerillas forcing their will on them that can provide an explanation as well as similar conflicts against radical Islam. The structure of PSYOP plan adopted by Hezbollah is outlined, their messages to the selected target audiences are detailed, and the unique doctrine is developed and executed, which eventually led to Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Publication Name: Studies in Conflict and Terrorism
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1057-610X
Year: 2006
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The origins of popular support for Lebanon's Hezbollah
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A study utilized comprehensive survey research (n = 256) to understand the reasons behind growing Shi'i support for Hezbollah in Lebanon. It argues that the origins of this support are correlated with the level of satisfaction with government performance and to the degree of personal religiosity displayed by the respondents.
Publication Name: Studies in Conflict and Terrorism
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1057-610X
Year: 2006
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Islam and attitudes toward U.S. policy in the Middle East: evidence from survey research in Lebanon
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This article examines the impact Islamic beliefs have on Muslim attitudes toward United States foreign policy. The author argues political Islamism contributes to negative attitudes toward the United States, yet personal religiosity is not related to attitudes toward foreign policy.
Publication Name: Studies in Conflict and Terrorism
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1057-610X
Year: 2003
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