Militias as Destabilizing Forces in the Middle East

The chapter delves into the destabilizing influence of non-state actors in the Middle East, focusing on powerful militias like Hezbollah in Lebanon. It explores how weak governments in countries such as Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Libya have allowed militias to proliferate, contributing to the region's ongoing instability. The narrative underscores the complexities of power dynamics between governments and armed groups, emphasizing the long-term repercussions of states cooperating with militias.