Hezbollah. : Background and Issues for Congress.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diplomatic and consular service.

Economic assistance.

Armed Forces.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (34 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Discusses key issues regarding Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization in Lebanon; and provides overview of its origins, current political and military profile, organizational structure, ideology, and policies. Examines recent U.S. assessments of Hezbollah capabilities and intentions, implications of Hezbollah for Lebanon political and security arrangements, Syrian and Iranian military support, international Hezbollah activities, and U.S. and international efforts to combat Hezbollah. Examines issues and options for Congress to weaken Hezbollah, including possible diplomatic, assistance, and security strategies.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Sept. 2012). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. Hezbollah

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