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Breaking Hezbollah's Golden Rule

Undermining Stability in Lebanon

Mar 30, 2022
Former assistant secretary Daniel Glaser discusses Hezbollah's financial operations, political maneuvering, and assassination tactics in Lebanon. They explore the group's control over the Lebanese financial system, political alliances, and intimidation tactics used to silence critics. The podcast delves into Hezbollah's transformation from a liberation force to a destabilizing entity aligned with Iran, impacting Lebanese stability.
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  • Hezbollah's financial arm operates within Lebanon's banking system for illicit activities, threatening state stability.
  • Hezbollah employs coercive tactics to silence critics and manipulates political alliances, undermining Lebanon's governance.

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Hezbollah's Rule of Secrecy and Global Operations

Hezbollah operates under the Golden Rule of secrecy within its terrorist unit, emphasizing 'the less you know, the better.' This rule underscores the organization's multifaceted activities, spanning from overt social and political engagements in Lebanon to covert militant, criminal, and terrorist operations worldwide. Despite claiming to act in the interest of the Lebanese people, Hezbollah's aggressive moves on the global stage have often triggered international repercussions and put Lebanon's stability at risk.

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