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Hezbollah in Lebanon: More Than Weapons — A System of Power

Hezbollah is not merely an armed group operating inside the state. It is a multi-layered system of authority — political, social, ideological, and military — woven into the fabric of Lebanese society. Understanding it requires looking well beyond the battlefield.

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Hezbollah in Lebanon: More Than Weapons — A System of Power

Hezbollah functions as something closer to a parallel state — military, political, social, and ideological layers nested inside one another. Any path forward for Lebanon must grapple with this reality.

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Hezbollah in Lebanon: More Than Weapons — A System of Power

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Hezbollah in Lebanon: More Than Weapons — A System of Power

Central Bank's New Dollar Policy Draws Mixed Reactions from Business Community

Public Schools Face Chronic Shortages as Teachers Strike for Third Week

Lebanese Abroad Mobilize: Civic Networks Press for Voting Rights Reform

Pulse Lebanon: A New Non-Partisan Platform Tries to Bring Credible Polling to Lebanese Politics

South Lebanon Border Situation: A Factual Briefing

Energy Crisis: The Case For and Against Gas Imports

Water Crisis in the Bekaa: Facts, Causes, and Competing Solutions

Ziad Rahbani: Farewell to a Genius in Full Bloom

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