
How did a resistance movement become a regional power?
4.2 (38)
55 mins
Discover the evolution of Hezbollah from a small Shia militia formed amid Lebanon’s chaos in the 1980s into a powerful political and military force. Explore how Iranian training, ideological loyalty, and regional conflicts transformed it into both a state within a state and an Iranian proxy.
Ep 1:
Forged in Fire: Hezbollah's Origins
From Lebanon's civil war chaos to Iranian-backed militancy, discover how Hezbollah emerged as a shadowy force, wielding suicide bombings before evolving into a disciplined guerrilla army.
Ep 2:
From Bullets to Ballots and Back
Hezbollah traded some bullets for ballots, building schools and hospitals while never abandoning its guns—culminating in Israel's stunning 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon.
Pearce
Level 9 · 9 mo agoWait, they really haven’t done a suicide bombing since 1999? That stat seems crazy given their rep lol. Are we sure that’s actually accurate tho?
Nate
Level 2 · 9 mo agoHoarding 150k rockets is elite asset management.
Clark
Level 3 · 8 mo ago700m figure is dubious.